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