Tourists who are fully vaccinated against covid-19 and individuals younger than 18 (even if unvaccinated) can enter the country without travel policy insurance. The only requirement is that the last dose of the vaccine must have been applied at least 14 days before arrival in Costa Rica.

The list of authorized vaccines includes AstraZeneca, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer, Sinovac, Sinopharm and Covaxin. Vaccinated tourists must add their vaccination certificate to the online Health Pass within 72 hours of arriving in the country.

Unvaccinated individuals who are over the age of 18 or with unauthorized vaccines must purchase a travel policy that is valid for at least five days and covers accommodation and medical expenses in the event of covid-19 infection.

Tourists can select any international insurance company that meets the following requirements:

 1. Valid during the entire stay in Costa Rica (coverage dates).

 2. $50,000 for medical expenses, including covid-19 infection.

 3. $2,000 for lodging expenses in case of covid-19 quarantine.

Travelers must ask their insurance company for a certified letter in English or Spanish specifying that the policy covers covid-19 incidents. The document must be uploaded to the online Health Pass within 72 hours before arrival in the country, to be reviewed and approved by Costa Rican authorities.

Tourists should review the travel requirements before planning their trip to their respective country's Costa Rica embassy.