To enter Costa Rica during the times of the COVID pandemic, you will need to show proof of vaccination or proof that you are covered by health insurance that meets the Costa Rican requirements for the length of your stay.
Proof of Vaccination
As of August 1, 2021, fully vaccinated people and those under the age of 18 can enter Costa Rica without a travel insurance policy. All travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and inoculated with Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson can enter the country without travel insurance. However, the last vaccination dose must have been given at least 14 days before your arrival in Costa Rica.
Those who are vaccinated must attach the vaccination certificate to the Health Pass. As proof, vaccination certificates and vaccination cards that contain at least the following information will be accepted:
1. Name of the person who received the vaccine
2. Date of each dose
3. Pharmaceutical house
Health Pass
Along with the proof of vaccination, every person that enters the country of Costa Rica must complete a Health Pass. This must be done within 48 hours of travel.
Unvaccinated
Hopefully, none of you who are traveling are unvaccinated. That being said, some people are not able to get a vaccine due to other health-related concerns or have only had one dose of the vaccine. This information is for you. You must obtain a health insurance policy that covers COVID 19. The policy must meet the below standards:
1. Valid during the entire stay in Costa Rica (coverage dates).
2. $50,000 for medical expenses, including COVID-19 disease.
3. $2,000 for lodging expenses in case of COVID-19 quarantine.
Ask your insurance company for a certificate/letter in English or Spanish that states the following:
1. Name of the person traveling.
2. Validity of the effective policy during the Costa Rica visit (travel dates).
3. Guarantee of coverage for medical expenses in case of COVID 19 in Costa Rica, for at least $50,000
4. Minimum coverage of $2,000 for lodging expenses for quarantine or trip interruption for this same amount.
This certificate must specify that the policy covers COVID-19 and must be uploaded to the Health Pass.
There are insurance companies within Costa Rica who offer this and some outside of Costa Rica:
Trawick Insurance (Must be a US citizen traveling to Costa Rica)
