Alejandro Zúñiga | The Tico Times
September marks the long-awaited return of commercial flights from the United States to Costa Rica, but the new month has also opened other avenues for prospective visitors to the Central American country.
As of September 1, private flights and yachts are allowed to enter Costa Rica, with some caveats. Here are the details:
Costa Rica Accepting Private Flights
Private flights from the United States are allowed to enter Costa Rica, “given that their size and nature means they present a much lower epidemiological risk,” according to the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT).
Tourists arriving on private flights must meet the same requirements as those coming on commercial flights:
- Complete the Health Pass form, available at https://salud.go.cr.
- Obtain a negative RT-PCR test result; the sample must have been taken within 72 hours of departure to Costa Rica.
- Purchase travel insurance that covers COVID-19-related medical and lodging expenses.
- Come from an approved state or country, unless authorized otherwise.
Tourists wishing to come to Costa Rica via a private flight from a state or country that is not authorized must receive prior approval from the Health Ministry and the General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME).
