Traveler's Insurance

Costa Rica offers visitors and tourist low-cost medical insurance while in the country through a program introduced by the Costa Rican Social Security office and the International Organization of Cultural Interchanges (OICI) in response to a growing number of foreigners seeking insurance information from the social security office.

The Insurance can be bought at any travel agency, language school or tourism business office authorized by the Costa Rican Tourism institute (ICT). The insurance entitles tourists to hospitalization and surgery at any social security clinic or hospital. It also includes emergency dental attention, but does not provide service for those with pre-existing illness.

If you plan to reside in the Country for more than one month, monthly payments can be made at the OICI central office provided your tourist visa is up to date.

For more information, visit the OICI central office located on the fourth floor of the Mendiola building on Avenida Central, or call (506) 222-7867.