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Published
Friday, April 3, 2020
More than
2,000 foreigners rejected to enter the
countryBy the A.M. Costa Rica staff On Thursday, the Costa Rican government reported having rejected entry to 2,715 foreigners who have tried to avoid the presidential order closure of borders. According to the report, most foreigners are Nicaraguans who have been detained in the northern zone of the country near the border with that country. Vice President Epsy Campbell, along with other authorities, visited the northern zone of the country to inspect the operations that are ongoing to detain foreigners who entered the country. "In safeguard public health, officers have proceeded to search, detain, and reject from the country all foreign persons trying to enter the country," Campbell said.  According to a government official, 98% of the rejected foreigners were detained after having entered through unauthorized border areas. Also, the General Directorate of Migration reported having rejected the entry of 577 foreign legal residents in the country, because after the border closure decree these people left the country. "I repeat the call to all people who have residency, refuge or work permit in Costa Rica to not leave the country because doing so will activate a process that can end with the definitive loss of immigration status," Campbell said. The 77% of the resident foreigners were rejected at the immigration post in Peñas Blancas, in the northern zone of the country. The 22% of the rejected residents were reported at the Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela Province. The rest of the rejected residents were detained at other entry ports. According to data provided by the government, in addition to rejected foreigners and residents, a total of 5,027 Costa Ricans were requested to quarantine. They were outside the country, and by order of the Ministry of Health, they must remain in quarantine in their homes for 15 days. According to the government, people who break the quarantine health order could be punished for three years in prison.  Foreigners who entered the country as tourists between December 17, 2019 to March 23, and remain in Costa Rica will now have their tourist visa expiration dates extended, according to the General Directorate of Migration rule in March. The extension is one of several preventative measures authorities have taken to fight the spread of coronavirus covid-19. The expiration period for tourist visas has been extended until May 17. This applies to all tourists who are living in the country. Foreigners must proceed with the corresponding procedure to renew the tourist visa or leave the country once the extension period has ended. Procedures for renewing resident credentials must be done by email, previous_ccss@migracion.go.cr. Procedures for renewal of Residency Identification Cards, or DIMEX ID’s, will only be available through appointments at Banco de Costa Rica and Correos de Costa Rica. Appointments will not be allowed in the Migration facilities. The renewal appointments of temporary residence for a Costa Rican spouse must be requested through the same email. Other types of procedures related to the renovation of residency credentials may also be requested at any Banco de Costa Rica or Correos de Costa Rica branches. The refugee application procedures must also be requested by email, refugio@migracion.go.cr. The changes will run until May 17. The entry of people at immigration facilities is not allowed until mid-May. Authorities will announce further changes after May 18. The country remains in a state of emergency over the covid-19 pandemic, according to a government decree released in March. The decree also allows the use of government funds to finance needs such as purchasing supplies or attending emergencies in any part of the country. Until April 12, only Costa Ricans can enter the country. Any Costa Rican who enter during the restriction period will have to perform mandatory preventive isolation for 14 days, ordered by the ministry. This order applies at all immigration entry points by sea, air and land. Those exempt are the crew of air transport, commerce or supplies services. For more information about changes to foreign immigration services can be found at the General Directorate of Migration phone lines 506-1311 or (506) 2299-8100. ------------------------------ Have you heard of expats rejected entry into Costa Rica during this pandemic? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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