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Costa Rica Eases Travel Rules: No Insurance Required for Vaccinated Visitors from August 1

Costa Rica Eases Travel Rules: No Insurance Required for Vaccinated Visitors from August 1

Starting August 1, Costa Rica will eliminate the mandatory health insurance requirement for fully vaccinated visitors, according to the official tourism board announcement.

Since reopening borders last year, the country has required all visitors to purchase travel insurance covering at least US$50,000 in medical expenses and $2,000 for potential quarantine lodging if COVID-19 symptoms develop during the trip. This rule will no longer apply to those fully vaccinated with approved vaccines, including Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, or Johnson & Johnson.

The insurance requirement is also waived for minors under 18, regardless of vaccination status.

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Costa Rica Eases Travel Rules: No Insurance Required for Vaccinated Visitors from August 1

Costa Rica welcomes tourists without quarantine or pre-arrival testing, but additional steps remain. All arrivals must complete an online Health Pass before boarding. Unvaccinated travelers still need the insurance policy.

As of July 12, Costa Rica has administered over 1.78 million vaccine doses, advancing toward vaccinating 3.5 million citizens by year-end. A massive rollout aims to deliver 500,000 doses in the next 10 days.

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With easing border rules and accelerating vaccinations, note local measures like curfews. Follow all health guidelines. Beaches and attractions such as Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio are open. The tourism board is pushing for one-year digital nomad visas.

Facial coverings are mandatory in public spaces, indoors (except when eating, alone, or in private homes), and on public transport.

This article was originally published on July 9, 2020, and last updated on July 16, 2021.

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