VACCINE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COVID TRAVEL FAQ

EFFECTIVE FEB. 23, 2022

What measures will be in force after March 7 and April 1?

1 Beginning March 7:

The Health Pass (Pase de Salud) will no longer be required for Costa Rican nationals. Foreign nationals will remain subject to

random checks.

Beginning April 1:

The Health Pass will no longer be a requirement for tourists to enter the country. Non-vaccinated tourists will no longer have

to obtain health insurance. All establishments, activities and events can operate at 100% capacity without requiring the use

of the QR code.

Mandatory mask use remains in force, as well as the protocol of handwashing and temperature checks before entering

commercial establishments or activities.

2

What vaccines does Costa Rica accept?Costa Rica has adopted the list of COVID-19 vaccines endorsed by theWorld Health Organization or authorized by a strict regulatory agency(EMA, FDA).

Is the Russian vaccine (Sputnik V) accepted in Costa Rica?

No, the Sputnik vaccine is not on the list of the vaccines allowed by the Costa Ricanpublic health authorities since it has not yet been authorized by the World HealthOrganization.

3

Can vaccinated tourists show their vaccine certificate to enter commercial establishments and activities?

Throughout the month of March: The voluntary use of the QR Code is discontinued, with capacity limits also lifted for shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas, theaters and social events.

Capacity limits are raised to 100% for athletic, academic and business activities as well as dance venues and nightclubs as long as the QR code is requested on entry, and to 50% if the QR code is not used.

Showing the QR code is not required to enter national parks.

Beginning April 1: All activities and events can operate at 100% capacity without requiring the use of the QR code.

4

Can non-vaccinated tourists enter the country?

5Yes. During the month of March, non-vaccinated

tourists, tourists who are not fully vaccinated or

those who have received vaccines not endorsed by

the World Health Organization can continue to

enter the country as long as they have the Health

Pass and Travel Insurance.

Beginning on April 1, the Health Pass will be

eliminated as a requirement for non-vaccinated

foreign nationals, and the purchase of health

insurance will no longer be required.

Can tourists use a rapid antigen test prior to entering a commercial establishment instead of a vaccination certificate?

6No. Commercial establishments who choose to request proof of

vaccination or the QR code may admit customers to 100% of their

capacity. Those that do not may operate at 50% capacity.

The vaccines allowed are the ones listed in question 2.

Beginning on April 1, all establishments, activities and events may

operate at 100% capacity without requiring the use of the QR

code or vaccine certificate.

7

Can vaccinated tourists with only one dose of the vaccine whohave recovered from COVID-19 enter Costa Rica?

Every country has its own mechanisms to track the evidence that allows the verification of

foreigners’ vaccination status. In Costa Rica, the evidence that foreign nationals must provide

is contained in the Health Pass.

This includes travelers who received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine from their health

authorities, which will be reflected in their vaccine document as “Dose 1/1” (dose one of one).

The vaccines endorsed by the World Health Organization and those authorize by strict

regulatory agencies are accepted, along with those permitted by the Costa Rican health

authorities.

8

What will happen in the event of quarantine after April 1?

In the event that a tourist catches COVID-19 during their stay in Costa Rica, they must quarantine or self-

isolate for 7 days. The quarantine cannot be ended early even in the event of a negative test during this

period.

Tourists are responsible for the costs of lodging during quarantine, which may be covered out of pocket

or through insurance.

All tourists entering the country are recommended to obtain a sufficiently broad insurance policy that

covers the medical expenses and costs of a prolonged stay due to a potential COVID-19 infection.

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