Costa Rica Vaccination Requirements

Please note

Since April 1, all COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Tourists from all countries are allowed to enter Costa Rica.

The Costa Rica Health Pass is no longer necessary to enter the country.

Do I need a Covid vaccine to travel to Costa Rica?

No, there are no vaccination requirements to enter Costa Rica.

However, there are other vaccine requirements for Costa Rica and safety tips you should follow.

Required Vaccines

• Polio
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis)
• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Influenza
• Yellow Fever (Required if traveling from a country with a risk of YF virus transmission and nine months of age.)

Recommended Vaccines

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Typhoid
• Rabies (only for people working directly with wildlife)

Check the official government site for more information.

Is the Chikungunya mosquito present in Costa Rica?

Yes, so please use insect repellent and cover your skin outside.

What are the areas with a more significant risk of Malaria in Costa Rica?

Most Malaria cases have been found in the regions of Curtis and Pocosol in San Carlos Canton (Alajuela Province). Other provinces with reported cases are Heredia, Limón, and Puntarenas, so please ask your doctor to prescribe an antimalarial medication before the journey.

Is Dengue fever a threat for travelers in Costa Rica?

Yes, so please avoid mosquito bites when going on a jungle excursion or if you plan to stay at a mountain resort.

Where can I find more information?

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