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Falkland Islands cricket team returns to Costa Rica after 14 years
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British Embassy in San Jose celebrates the role of sport in fostering bilateral ties.
Celebrating the return of Costa Rica鈥檚 2023 to 2024 Chevening scholars
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Returning scholars share their experiences and the impact of their Chevening journey at the Ambassador鈥檚 residence in San Jose.
UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
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By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.
UK infrastructure companies visit Costa Rica to explore opportunities
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British Embassy officials facilitated meetings with key stakeholders in the infrastructure
sector.
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We work with Costa Rica to support prosperity and help develop commercial relations through a range of different sectors. We support the rules-based international system as a basis for protecting human rights and resolving disputes and encouraging low-carbon growth in Costa Rica.
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