UPDATED 3/27/20

Source: US Embassy San Jose

“Costa Rica has now announced 263 cases of COVID-19 in the country. As messaged previously, we urge all U.S. citizens who wish to depart Costa Rica to do so now. U.S. citizens who remain in Costa Rica should be prepared to remain in Costa Rica for an indefinite period. For the latest list on the very limited flights into/out of San Jose and Liberia, see https://sjoairport.com/reporte-operaciones

American Citizen Services has received reports from U.S. citizens living in Costa Rica reporting telephone calls from individuals purporting to work for the U.S. Embassy in San Jose. These callers state the Embassy is updating profiles of U.S. citizens in Costa Rica due to the COVID 19 crisis. The callers request personal information such as social security numbers and dates of birth. The United States Embassy reminds American citizens that Embassy staff will not initiate calls to U.S. citizens requesting personally sensitive information.

The Costa Rican restriction on vehicular traffic between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am continues in place. Only certain essential services and night shift workers are exempt from the restriction. Drivers not complying with the restriction will be fined.

As always, Americans who need assistance can contact us at the numbers or email address below.

Actions to Take:
• Follow instructions of Costa Rican authorities. Not doing so could result in arrest and potential fines.
• Visit the Costa Rican Min of Health Facebook Page for updated information.
• Visit our Embassy COVID page for information on conditions in Costa Rica.
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
• Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19.
• Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
• Work with your airline, travel provider, or hotel/lodging directly regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• Call Costa Rican emergency number 911 or COVID hotline 1322 right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 (or similar symptoms) or were exposed to someone who may have COVID-19 in the last six weeks.

Assistance:
U.S. Embassy San Jose
+506-2519-2000
[email protected]
https://cr.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444