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.

April 2, 2026

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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.

March 26, 2026