Processing And Entry Update
Beginning July 18, 2020, the Costa Rica Immigration Authorities
will begin to receive new applications.
The validity of documents, such as police clearance
certificates, marriage certificates, and birth certificates will be
valid until September 18, 2020, even if they have since expired
during the pandemic.
Foreign nationals in Costa Rica with an expired DIMEX as a
Temporary Resident after December 18, 2019, or soon to be expired
DIMEX, are now extended until September 30, 2020. Once the
automatic extension has ended, the foreign national will have 3
months to continue out the formalities with immigration
authorities.
Currently, only foreign nationals with a temporary, permanent,
or visa estancia case in process will be allowed entry into the
country. Entry into Costa Rica with a tourist visa is restricted
until June 30, 2020. Foreigners currently in Costa Rica with an
expired tourist visa will be granted an automatic extension until
August 18, 2020.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.