Share your location with your family
It is important that you keep communication with your family or with someone close to you. Share your location with your family with the section "My Route".
It is important that you keep communication with your family or with someone close to you. Share your location with your family with the section "My Route".
Frustration, sadness or rage are emotions you might experience. If you feel everything has become too much, seek help. In the “Protection and Assistance” section, you can find information on institutions that can provide psychosocial assistance.
Do you have a fever, bone and joint pain? Find the closest health center in the “Protection and Assistance” section. Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika are common diseases in the region.
If you have suffered sexual violence, find the closest health facility. In the “Protection and Assistance” section, you will find more information.
In this page you will find information to access health care services and procedures. Check it out here: https://www.ccss.sa.cr/
Migrants are entitled to health care coverage under the Canada Health Act, even though there may be some waiting periods of up to 90 days in some provinces. See this web page for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/just-for-you/immigrants.html
All minors have the possibility to go to any health center or hospital and be treated free of charge under the same conditions as Costa Rican nationals. This is stated in Article 41 of the Code of Children and Adolescents: "Minors shall enjoy direct and free health care by the State". For adults, there are two situations: Migrants in an irregular situation may only have access to emergency services.