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Costa Rica
San Jose
Costa Rica Updates Migration Policy for Third-Country Deportees
Costa Rica has entered a migration agreement with the United States to accept and process 25 non-Costa Rican migrants per week. While primarily targeting transit migration, the move involves processing these individuals under local immigration laws and granting them temporary legal status, signaling a shift in national immigration administrative capacity.
Costa Rica Rolls Out Immigration Filing at Post Offices
Foreign nationals can now submit select immigration applications at designated post offices in San Jose and Santa Ana. This pilot program introduces a more convenient filing method for a service fee ranging from approximately USD 10 to 25.
Costa Rica Updates DIMEX Card Rules
Costa Rica's immigration office (DGME) is experiencing significant delays in issuing DIMEX residence cards, with wait times reaching four months. To mitigate this, authorities are temporarily allowing the use of expired passports or DIMEX cards for official procedures, provided biographical details match existing records.
Inside Costa Rica’s Entry Rules and Visa Exemptions
Costa Rica has updated entry rules, requiring that stays for travelers exempt via US, Canadian, or Schengen visas do not exceed the remaining validity of those documents. Additionally, Honduran citizens are now reclassified as visa-exempt, though they must provide a police clearance certificate upon entry.