COVID Policy
This information is current at the time of writing, and will be regularly updated as policies and requirements from the Government of Costa Rica are amended.
Costa Rica does not require vaccination nor COVID tests to enter the country.
The requirements tourists must meet to enter Costa Rica are:
Fill out the electronic epidemiological HEALTH PASS form, available at https://salud.go.cr.
Traveler’s Medical Insurance – international or purchased in Costa Rica through the National Insurance Institute (INS – Instituto Nacional de Seguros) www.grupoins.com/seguroparaviajeros, or Sagicor www.sagicor.cr/seguro_para_turistas/
For international insurance policies, tourists must request a certification from their insurance company, issued in English or Spanish, verifying at least the following three conditions:
Effectiveness of the policy during the visit to Costa Rica.
Guaranteed coverage of medical expenses in the event of becoming ill with the pandemic COVID-19 virus while in Costa Rica, for at least USD $50,000 (fifty thousand United States Dollars).
Includes minimum coverage of USD $2,000 for lodging expenses issued as a result of the pandemic.
From the 1st of August insurance coverage is no longer required for travelers who are fully vaccinated.
The Tico Times is an English-language news source in Costa Rica which publishes government announcements as they are made, as well as other articles relevant to the current status of the Coronavirus in the country.
See here for full details of Costa Rica’s policies for entry.
ALLOWED COUNTRIES
From November 1st 2021, Costa Rica is open to travelers from all countries.