On April 6, 2020, the Costa Rica Government extended the entry measures to the country through April 30, 2020, so that all foreigners with a legal status (Costa Rican resident, short term visa, special category, or those foreigners who have a pending  immigration process) who intend to leave the country, will receive a notification with the prohibition to enter the country again, while the immigration sanitary measures are in force.

Although not the ideal time to travel, residents who must leave the country between April 7 and through April 30, will not be allowed to re-enter. However, this denial will be lifted once the situation returns to normal.

If the foreigner has an entry prohibition and intends to enter the country through either an authorized or an unauthorized port of entry, their immigration status will be canceled.

Please be on the lookout for our periodic communications with relevant, up-to-date information for our clients.

The Employment & Labor and Immigration practice of Dentons Muñoz Costa Rica offers legal advice relating to:

• Legislation review to determine restrictions on entry to and exit from the country due to the COVID-19 situation.
• Drafting of legal opinions on immigration topics.
• Practical and strategic tips to prevent future legal issues.

To obtain legal advice on this topic or any other topic regarding Costa Rican Labor and Employment, Human Resources, and Immigration Law, please do not hesitate to contact us.