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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Costa Rica has on several occasions extended tourist visas for those already in the country.

Visa appointments had been suspended since March 2020 in context of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Costa Rica's land borders have reopened to visitors as of Monday, April 5.

Costa Rica will reopen its land borders to arriving tourists starting April 5

The Immigration Administration (DGME) has issued the decree formalizing the extension of tourism visas until June 1.

The Immigration Administration (DGME) announced late Monday that tourists who entered the country before December 1, 2020, can have their visas extended until June 2, 2021.

As we first reported earlier this week, Costa Rica's land borders will remain restricted until at least April.

The Immigration Administration website and some other services have been inoperable since Wednesday due to a cybersecurity issue. 

Foreigners whose Costa Rica tourist visas have been extended due to the coronavirus pandemic will see that grace period end in March.

The Immigration Administration website and some other services have been inoperable since Wednesday due to a cybersecurity issue.