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Costa Rica COVID Updates | MUST WATCH Important Changes January 8th 2022
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- YES come to Costa Rica. The country is planning to return to normal from January 2022. There are minor inconveniences due to COVID restrictions but it is a great time to travel. Tourism related companies are keen to win your business so prices are reasonable and everything is open for business. There are some important changes coming from 8 January which I will outline below. I have also put links to all the key resources you need before you travel, and the procedures for testing prior to your return.
Before you fly
Please check your embassy’s current advice, see the links below. Most countries allow you to visit Costa Rica, and Costa Rica allows most nationalities in. If you are not vaccinated you need to buy insurance approved by the Costa Rican government, Trawick is constantly recommended but there are others below that work well. Or you can use your own insurance as long as it meets certain requirements
You then need to fill in the Costa Rican travel passport, see the link below. This gives you a QR code that you need to travel and to do anything fun. This is really important as it will be needed all the time during your stay. I would print a few copies, as you will need it very frequently. You can just use it on your phone if you prefer.
No COVID test is required when you are flying into Costa Rica.
Flying to Costa Rica - Airports and Immigration
Airports seem to be back to normal. You need to wear a mask from airport to airport. Often the airlines won't let you check in online; they want a face to face in order to check your vaccination, insurance and travel passport.
Important new COVID rules from 8 January 2022
NEW INFO 15/11/21 : Costa Rica Supreme court is suspending the QR code mandate for visiting some establishments, whilst it is being reviewed
From 8 January 2022 everyone (Costa Ricans and foreigners) will need to be fully vaccinated (double vaccinated a minimum of 14 days before travel) to enter the following:
1. Restaurants, sodas, cafeterias and food courts, food trucks
2. Bars and casinos
3. General stores, department stores and shopping malls
4. Museums
5. Fitness centers
6. Hotels, cabins or lodging establishments
7. Spas
8. Activities, organizations or congregations in places of worship, with more than 500 people.
9. Event rooms for business, academic or social activities
10. Adventure tourism
11. Theaters, cinemas, art and dance academies, and establishments for artistic activities
12. Sports facilities
The only exemptions are essential services such as supermarkets, pharmacies, grocery stores and hospitals.
The health pass that you need to fill in before you fly gives you a QR code that can be used. You may also use a vaccination card but these vary from country to country so it might be questioned more frequently
Can Unvaccinated tourists enter Costa Rica?
Yes, but you won't be able to stay in hotels or do any fun stuff. Or eat in restaurants. Under 12s or people with medical exemptions are not required to be vaccinated.
Is there any Wiggle Room?
What do Costa Ricans think of the new rules?
I observed 100% compliance in the malls in San Jose. In Costa Rica there is a genuine concern about contracting COVID, and also a general respect for rules. The health system is brilliant here, and pretty much everyone who wants a vaccination has had one by now.My view is that as a guest in their country you should follow the rules of that country.
Preparing to return home
Most countries require a negative COVID test, taken a maximum of 3 days before the flight. For people travelling to the US, fully vaccinated air passengers, regardless of citizenship, will continue to be required to show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test taken no more than three days before they board their flight to the United States. For passengers who are not fully vaccinated, the rules will tighten to require a test taken no more than one day before departing to the United States.
Most hotels will arrange the COVID test for you, and you might be able to take it in your room. You will need to fill in a badly organized questionnaire called mipreubacovid (my Covid test).
Costa Rica airports
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Good info:
Summary PDF from CR tourism institute
ticotimes.net/...
Country of origin advice
wwwnc.cdc.gov/...
cr.usembassy.g...
travel.gc.ca/d...
www.gov.uk/for...
Before you travel to Costa Rica:
Health Passport:
salud.go.cr/
Insurance
www.trawickint...
tiendasagicor....
COVID Testing before return
www.twoweeksin...
Pre testing questionairre:
www.mipruebaco...
Tamarindo area clinics
Beach side Clinic
Metropolitan Clinic
Diria Hotel
Salinas Hostel
Costa Rican Supreme Court Orders the Tico Government to Suspend Requirement of a QR Code for Entering Shops!!
You don't have to accept this. They want to destroy tourism and middle class. I have planned to come in Costarica in 2 or 3 months. I believe there is wonderful and proud people who can fight against this craziness.
Let's see the outcome of the appeal to the supreme court
Tica here 🇨🇷🤗
I was adopted to the US when I was 9 (that was 31 years ago!) ...and recently I've been really aching to go back..but with covid, the decision is tougher. Thank you for the information! this really helps!
A big thank you for all this information. It is really helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the update and insight. Looking forward to my next holiday in Costa Rica!
I think I saw you today at the Langosta Beach Club. Thanks for the informative videos. They are a huge help.
Thank you for uploading this! Cheers!
Echoing the others - Thanks! Please provide another update after the 8th in case there are other changes. We would be coming from the US, so it would be nice if we didn’t have to get a test before coming home…
No restrictions from next month
Hi TR, _huge_ thanks for this. We were hoping to travel to C.R. this next spring, but were quite hesitant. This is tremendously reassuring. Thanks for covering all of the details in such depth.
Cheers, mate!
Yes please come
Awesome channel. Question: Since the April ruling to most tour operators require vaccination ?
This is SO helpful, thank you so much!!
My pleasure
Thank you so much. This was extremely helpful.
Happy to help!
Sounds like to much… I had c19 back in Aug and my doc told me not to get jabbed for 6 months. Guess it will be late next year if at all.
Hope you make it. 2022 will be a great year
This was very informative. Coming in January and looking forward to it!
Thanks for your info- we’ve enjoyed your videos. Any update on cr Covid vax requirements coming for March? Seems like countries are starting to do away with Covid mandates finally since everyone is either naturally immune now or took to shot- so wondering if you’ve heard cr planning any changes as well
All restrictions to be lifted soon
Super helpful. Thank you for all important informations. Coming in January to Tamarindo for 15th anniversary of BPM Festival.
Great. I already have my 7 day pass. I will be doing a series of BPM special videos
I never take one
You need 2 vaccinations to visit
Thankyou for the info, we will definitely be coming to Costa Rica late 2022. Had to cancel our trip in 2020. Thanks again
I think '22 will be a great time to come
Good to see you back. Missed you.
Thanks
Can you do a follow up video about the legal challenges that ensued after this and the state of affairs as it relates to entering businesses etc
yes, good idea
Hey could you update us on covid measures for traveling to costa rica ? 🤝
Hopefully coming end of march from UK, so hopefully things will be a bit more normal by then 👍👍🤞🤞
What if you have JNJ one shot which is CDC approved? Does that count as fully vaccinated?
Great info Richard! Thanks! 😃
Thanks, hope to see you here soon
Thank you for this really helpful video I'll be there in 60 days!
Let me know when you are here. If you need a vacation rental, look here: www.viptamarindo.com
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🥳 . I haven’t seen any travel changes since Omicron variant, am I missing anything?
Thanks for the info..
you are welcome
Excellent straight talking advise as usual, thanks Rich. We coming over from the UK in a month so this is really helpful. On another point I'm unable to view quite a few of your replies below, they appear to have being removed ?? Cheers
Not sure
Richard@cbtamarindo.com
Hi TR, I'll be there in a few weeks with my wife and brother and would love to meet you! We even have room for one more on our fishing charter out of Quepos if you want to join. Love your videos!
Great, get in touch richard@cbtamarindo.com
Awesome video! I arrive on January 14th and I'm interested in seeing how things are open after the restrictions. I have my Two Pfizer shots, and I got the Pfizer Booster shot last week so I'm ready.
Same as me. It will be awesome.
Thank you for the update, we noticed comments keep getting deleted if they go against the new rules...
If comments add value to my followers then they stay. This channel is providing information to travellers. Politics can be debated elsewhere
Very informative!! Thank you
Thanks
Hi wil recovery QR work
How do things stand now that the world has reopened a bit more?
Are vaccinations still required? It doesn't prevent infection and nations are moving away from this policy
I will let the president know
Thanks for the info.Going there in Nov.27,2021
Are you here?
Hi,we cancel our flight because of incomplete requirements from Philippine immigration.My bf and I we'll try late January.
Hi TR, I'm gonna be there in few weeks. Wanna see La Fortuna, Jaco, and Manuel Antonio. I know you mentioned it's much easier to get a rental car to get around. How much is the average for a rental for a SUV per day in CR?
Not sure, if you try a few of the top rental agencies you will get an idea
So insane and disappointing seeing thats where i was planning on retiring. oh well. so much for that.
Don't give up hope Dawn, all this craziness will be over one day. It's a beautiful country, the best place to spend your retirement
Hi Rchard - Watched the video, (Feb 21st 2022) - May it be asked, what's the point to have free travel (i.e. no V A X requirements) only to request it for hotels and entry to popular venues? Does this still apply today?
This is going away soon, no restrictions from next month
I'm going for my birthday in February. What can I do for fun?
Does my 5 year old need a covid test if he isn't vaccinated?
Me and a buddy will be there in late Feb and looking for a good place to stay in Guanacaste. Prefer a good balance of peace and quiet but close enough to walk to restaurants etc. any suggestions?
Langosta for you. Check out www.viptamarindo.com
perhaps you should just tattoo you QR code on the back of your hand?
For Nightlife is there still a curfew in place? closing time?
Yes but it is going away soon. 12 midnight right now
Great info! I was planning to go next week from the U.S. I am not vaccinated, based on what youve mentioned im not sure now if I should go. Im assuming the QR code will show im unvaccinated. Would you advise if you believe its not worth going for me ?
Thanks !
Did you go? I guess I wont go either. I'll never get this stupid vax.
No restrictions from next month
Hi, Richard. How safe is it in the tourist areas downtown nightlife?
Fairly safe in downtown. Barrio california is brilliant. I go there. Keep your phone and valuables close though
Is Costa Rica allowing concerts and large outdoor events after January 8th?
Yes there are 5 big festivals in January, and coldplay are coming too. Clubs and bars will be open
Where do you recommend staying for a 1st timer flying into Liberia?
Tamarindo
Hi, thanks for the information. Can someone tell me if Costa Rica accepts booster vaccination?
You need to be double vaccinated
Can you recommend a transportation service from the airport to Jaco
Sorry i don't know of one
What if you had it?
did you arrive in Liberia airport or san Jose
Liberia is closer to Tamarindo. But there are more flights going in to San Jose so you normally end up there
Is there a visa on arrival for uk passport holders?
Yes, you get a 3 month visa on arrival
A lot of Bad News is continuing to appear about vaccinations...good luck...
Hi, Do i Need a visa for entry from Ireland?
From next month, no restrictions
drop the mandates
I will tell the president
I fr Costa Rica I live in Canada 🇨🇦 so if I travel back there ..my question? I need to get travel ansurence?
If you are vaccinated you dint need insurance. If you are unvaccinated but up to date with caja payments in CR you dont need insurance
How easy is it to date girls in bars?
They are generally open to meeting foreigners
Hi, thanks for the information. Can someone tell me if Costa Rica accepts booster vaccination?
Any test before on board?
You need to be double vaccinated at least 15 days before travelling