U.S. law requires that U.S. citizens enter and depart the United States on a U.S. passport. This requirement applies to U.S. citizens who also hold another nationality, including children. U.S.
Event: A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near La Pitaloza, Panama, at 12:56 p.m. local time on October 9, 2026. Aftershocks strong enough to cause more damage may follow. The US Tsunami Warning System ...
The rainy season in Costa Rica runs from May to November and poses additional risks for U.S. citizens visiting Costa Rica. When visiting waterfalls or swimming in ...
Report all incidents to Costa Rica’s investigatory police (Organismo de Investigación Judicial or OIJ). Official contact information and locations for OIJ can be found on their website. Verify the ...
Event: On July 1, 2026, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health declared an active chikungunya outbreak in Playa Langosta. Of 45 suspected cases investigated, 4 were confirmed and 17 were classified as ...
Event: On September 17, 2026, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health declared an active chikungunya outbreak in Pavas, San Jose. Cases are concentrated in Villa Esperanza, Finca San Juan, Laureles, Pavas ...
Today, the United States and Costa Rica affirmed their collaboration on cybersecurity with the United States’ announcement of plans to provide $25 million to bolster Costa Rica’s digital ...
Event: Walmart Costa Rica (Corporación de Supermercados Unidos S.R.L.) has issued a voluntary recall of several batches of Don Cristóbal brand tilapia and pangasius frozen fillets due to the possible ...
The Embassy alerts U.S. citizens to the risk of carbon monoxide. Most countries in Latin America, including Costa Rica, do not have widespread laws mandating carbon monoxide detectors. However, some ...
Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.
The State Department will partner with the Government of Costa Rica to explore opportunities to diversify and grow the global semiconductor ecosystem and create a more transparent, secure, and ...
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