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Covid-19 Information

Before registering for the conference, please check the policies and recommendations about international travels from your home country and your institution.

Conference Policy

- Proof of full vaccination and/or negative covid test within 72 hours is required at check in. 

- We will follow the Costa Rican local rules and require masks on site at all times except when eating and drinking. 

- We will organize on-site antigen and PCR tests for all attendees whose return to their country is contingent upon a negative covid test within 48-72 hours.  

Costa Rica Entry Requirements

Not Vaccinated Individuals 


- Completing the HEALTH PASS, within 72 hours prior to departure, online form available here 

- Acquire MANDATORY Medical insurance - minimum requirements:

    o Valid for the entire stay in Costa Rica (coverage dates);

    o 50,000 USD coverage for medical expenses, including those from COVID-19;

    o 2,000 USD coverage for lodging expenses in the event of COVID-19 quarantine.


You can acquire the required medical insurance ahead of entry in Costa Rica from local Costa Rican companies (approximate cost $10/person/day) or check with your health insurance company whether they cover COVID-19 related medical expenses and they meet the government requirements listed above.



Starting from August 1st Costa Rica will allow entry without travel insurance to minors under 18 years of age and to tourists with a complete vaccination scheme against COVID-19. More information can be found here


Fully Vaccinated Individuals


- Completing the HEALTH PASS, within 72 hours prior to departure, online form available here 

- Present vaccination certificate and/or vaccination card with the following information:

    o Name of person who received the vaccine

    o Date of each dose

    o Vaccine manufacturer

The accepted vaccine will be: Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Johnson&Johnson. The last dose must be received at least 14 days prior to the arrival in Costa Rica.


IMPORTANT: Click here for complete list of requirements 

Hotel Requirements

Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort will require wearing of face coverings in all indoor public areas and the adherence to social distancing measures.


For more information visit: https://whattoexpect.marriott.com/sjols

The information reported on this page are updated on September 26th, 2021. Please visit the websites listed in the page for more up to date requirements. 

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