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Can I still renew my Costa Rican visa through Peñas Blancas?

Border runs are never convenient but if you have to renew your Costa Rica visa in Nicaragua this week your timing is worse that usual. A rush of Cuban migrants through the region has caused border closures and delays.

Costa Ricans soon won’t need visas to travel to Peru

But that doesn’t mean travelers can hop on the next plane to Lima.

US overseas passport, visa requests sidelined by technical problems

If someone requested a U.S. passport between May 26 and June 14 and they have travel plans within the next 10 business days, they should consider requesting an emergency passport at the U.S. embassy or consulate at which you originally applied, according to the State Department website.

US Embassy in Costa Rica announces changes for visa requests

The changes should streamline the process for Costa Ricans looking to travel to the United States. Some will qualify for waived interviews; some applicants can complete the process through the mail.

9 things expats should know about recent immigration rumors

On Jan. 12, an article containing false information about new Costa Rican immigration laws was published on the blog Costa Rica Star, and created an uproar. The Costa Rican expat community and a Tico lawyer were quick to point out that the article was full of false information and a copy of an article published almost four years ago.
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