In August I was not unable to upload a photo copy of my vaccine card. The QR code would generate with the Covid insurance only.

I assume a hardcopy of the vaccination record will suffice for restaurants and casinos.

This from the Tico Times today. https://ticotimes.net/2021/10/13/costa- ... 19-vaccine

They still haven’t determined what the policy with be for U.S. tourists ( see the *** paragraph below)



Starting December 1, 2021, Costa Rica will require the Covid-19 vaccine in order to enter most commercial centers and to participate in many public activities.


Establishments requiring vaccination will include: Restaurants, bars, casinos, commercial centers, museums, gyms, hotels, adventure tourism, theaters, sites of worship and sporting events:


Essential services (e.g. supermarkets, pharmacies) are not included in the nationwide vaccine mandate.


As Costa Rica begins mandating the Covid-19 vaccine, it will ease capacity restrictions at most businesses and will begin allowing more mass events with in-person attendance, including concerts and sporting events.

“We have to give time for the people who remain to get their two vaccines,” said President Carlos Alvarado. “As of December 1, there will be no excuse.”


Vaccine status will be verified via a digital form or mobile-phone application that will be made available in November. The QR code will not require an ongoing internet connection, and it can also be printed.

Costa Ricans who got vaccinated abroad can submit a sworn declaration to the Health Ministry in order to receive their QR code. Ch*ldren under 12 years old will not need a vaccine to enter businesses, though that may change at a later date if shots are authorized for that [b]population.

******While authorities didn’t announce how U.S. tourists will be able to demonstrate their vaccination status, Costa Rica’s form will be similar to the European Union’s Digital COVID Certificate. This will permit Costa Rica to easily validate the vaccination status of visitors from the EU*******[/b]

As a reminder: As of Friday, October 15, all public-sector employees in Costa Rica will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Private employers can also obligate their employees to be vaccinated.


About 82% of all Costa Ricans ages 12 and older have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose, per the latest figures from the Social Security Fund (CCSS).

Where to get a Covid vaccine in Costa Rica

Vaccination locations and times are available on the CCSS website at http://www.ccss.sa.cr/vacunacion.

All citizens and residents who are adults (18+) or who are teenagers (12+) with risk factors are eligible for the vaccine. Documented migrants are also eligible. Undocumented migrants (e.g. perpetual tourists) can receive a vaccine until Thursday, October 14, at CCSS sites. Click here for a list of Covid-19 vaccination sites in Costa Rica.

The POLICY is not in doubt, only the METHOD that US Tourists will use to prove they are vaccinated. EU Tourists will already have a compatible method via the EU Digital Covid Certificate. Don't fool yourself, they full intend to require all people entering a public place to be vaccinated. The only places exempt will be Supermarkets and Pharmacies. Read the stories in CR Hoy or La Nacion. If you ain't vaccinated, you will be trying to pick up Chicas at Fresh Market.

Basically, recent developments boil down to this ...
October 15 - October 31 : Nighttime restrictions begin at 10pm
November 1 - December 31 : Nighttime restrictions begin at 11pm

Coming December 1
You will need to show a health pass (QR Code) proving completed vaccination to enter selected public places, including hotels, casinos, bars & restaurants.

Details in Spanish Language press at this time.
https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/asi-se ... a-del-ano/
https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/en-est ... -ingresar/

Well, damn! I will have to find another country to play in. I wonder how many others will be like me?

Or simply just get vaccinated. A good friend of mine just died of Covid. Unvaccinated. So I had to say this. No offense intended.

One friend, and one person I knew through others, both died from blood clots 1 and 2 days after second dose. Another very good friend got his clot dissolved and lived (barely) 2 days after.
I’m not anti vax. I’m making my decision on my own research. And, I will not be forced to take it.

CR has implemented a different dosing schedule than used in the US. They are waiting 8 weeks between doses. There is solid scientific evidence that this produces a stronger antibody response.

However, if you haven’t already gotten your first dose you will not make it by December 1. I’m wondering how many chicas at our favorite establishments might get caught by this and be unable to enter and work right before Christmas.