Costa Rica No Longer Requires a COVID-19 Test for all U.S. citizens starting Nov. 1

As Costa Rica prepares to welcome all American travelers on Nov. 1, the country announced it would no longer require a COVID-19 test for those who visit.

In the announcement, obtained by Travel + Leisure, Tourism Minister Gustavo J. Segura said the move was to stimulate the economy but urged businesses to maintain health and safety protocol.

Currently, the island is allowing visitors from:

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• Michigan
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• Texas
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington D.C.
• Wyoming

Travelers from the states listed above will have to show their U.S. driver’s license upon arrival to show proof of residence in an approved state. Those who fly privately are also allowed to enter.

Citizens from Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe’s Schengen zone, Australia, and New Zealand are allowed to visit. From the Caribbean, Costa Rica is only accepting travelers from Jamaica, and from Asia, the country is only welcoming travelers from Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and China. From South America, Costa Rica is only accepting travelers from Uruguay.

Travelers must also have insurance, which can be purchased in Costa Rica through its National Insurance Institute or local company Sagicor if needed. The policy needs to cover up to $50,000 in medical costs should a traveler become sick while on their trip.