Travellers to Costa Rica require vaccine proof in hotels, bars, casinos and museums

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The travellers, aged 12 and over, to Costa Rica should be ready to present proof of vaccination in order to enter businesses including starting next year.

The businesses “may admit only persons who are verifiably fully-vaccinated (Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca (and) Janssen)” starting Jan. 8, tourism organization Essential Costa Rica said in an announcement Tuesday.

The proof of vaccination should be shown via QR code or on a printed certificate to enter hotels, casinos, bars, adventure tourism facilities and museums, among others.

To enter the country, travellers are not required to proof of vaccination but unvaccinated travellers must purchase a travel insurance policy that covers costs for COVID-19 care and quarantine if it becomes necessary.

All travellers under 18 can enter without purchasing travel insurance.

Essential Costa Rica said that however, unvaccinated tourists 12 years and older will not be allowed to enter commercial establishments as of January 8.

All travellers are also required to fill out a Health Pass to be finished within 72 hours of arrival in Costa Rica. Vaccinated travellers can attach their vaccination proof to the Health Pass.

Children under 12 will not need to present proof of vaccination to enter commercial establishments and neither will tourists who have an accredited medical condition that renders it impossible to have any of the vaccines approved by Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health.

Essential businesses including pharmacies and grocery stores will not have to require proof of vaccination for entrance.

« Back to Page

• Balancing tourism is needed to combat over tourism to develop travel industry

• River Rafting, River Cruise and Canal Tours boost water tourism

• Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Unveils Four New Voyages for 2025: Discover Costa Rica, The Dominican Republic, Norway, and Beyond

• Unveil Costa Rica: Hoteleus’ unique Vacation package

• Central America fishing expands horizons: Brazil emerges as premier destination