A gradual revival of the tourism industry and safeguarding sanitary measures, is the objective of opening up to international commercial flights from the European Union, UK and Canada as of August 1.
To allow tourists to enter national soil, a negative result of the PCR test will be mandatory in the 48 hours prior to the trip. On arrival visitors must complete the digital epidemiological form of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund on their mobiles, which will be enabled in different languages, and purchase travel insurance that covers accommodation in case of quarantine and medical expenses for acute illness.
In the event that a tourist does not comply with these requirements, they will not be able to embark towards national soil.
Watch the below video to see safety and health measures that ill be take at both airports and expected of those arriving and departing.
Upon landing on Costa Rican soil, travelers must carry facial protection and comply with the strict protocol of the air terminal, respecting physical distance, disinfection in carpets, taking temperature and following any other sanitary instructions.