Worldwide Caution – Health Alert -U.S. Embassy San Jose, Costa Rica(May 21, 2026) – U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica
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Worldwide Caution – Enroll in STEP
Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening
Event: As of May 21, 2026, all U.S.-bound persons, including American citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs), who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) for enhanced screening.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply enhanced public health screening at IAD in response to the Ebola outbreak.
The Dulles requirement applies to all passengers who were present in those countries.
Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations.
Actions to take:
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy San Jose, Costa Rica
+506 2519-2000
ACSSanJose@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
+1 (888) 407-4747 or +1 (202) 501-4444
Costa Rica International Travel Information (travel.state.gov)
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
U.S. Embassy San Jose WhatsApp Channel (mobile only)
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