DIMEX Validity Extension

The General Directorate of Immigration granted an extension for all DIMEX (Immigration Identity Document for Foreigners) of Permanent Residents, Temporary Residents and Special Categories, and of “Estancias”, until September 30th, 2022. This extension will apply to...

Mandatory Vaccination for Tourists and the QR code

The government of Costa Rica has issued the following regulations regarding the identification of vaccinated tourists and the mandatory QR code to be shown to enter some establishments as of January 8, 2022. However, some establishments will require the QR code as of...

Luxury Home Tax Update 2022

Every 3 years, homeowners must perform a luxury home tax evaluation with the purpose to determine if their house, condominium unit or apartment in Costa Rica is subject or not to the Luxury Home Tax.  The tax rates start with...

Mandatory Vaccination for Private Sector Employees

The executive Decree No. 4324 9-S will take effect on next October 15, 2021 making mandatory vaccination for the private sector employees. This decree requires the COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory for all public sector officials and those in the private sector whose...