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Costa Rica won’t penalize those who overstay visas due to COVID-19

Costa Rica's Immigration Administration will provide foreigners with a little extra flexibility as countries restrict travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Costa Rica extends tourist visas for foreigners in country

Costa Rica's Immigration Administration will provide foreigners with a little extra flexibility as countries restrict travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Want a US visa? Be prepared to share your social-media accounts

The U.S. Embassy recommends completing the application process in advance, since there can be long waiting times during the summer months in the United States.

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.

Travelers beware: Plane ticket to Peru no guarantee of visa

Demand for visas to Peru surged 500 percent after the flight bargains went on sale.

Costa Ricans can apply for US visa lottery starting today

During the month of October, Costa Rican professionals can apply to a visa “lottery” granting residency in the United States. Ticos interested can apply online at www.dvlottery.state.gov.

US embassies struggle to process visas amid global system failure

Non-immigrant visas could take an additional 10 to 14 days to process because that the system is operating at just over 50 percent of its normal capacity.

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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