Guidance

Costa Rica: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Costa Rica.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 25 May 2022
• Last updated: 24 October 2025
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  1. 24 October 2025

     Embassy contact details updated.

  2. 18 August 2022

     Included an introductory paragraph to the guidance.

  3. 25 May 2022

     First published.

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Costa Rica: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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Includes information on:

• medical assistance
• the local legal system
• reporting assaults to the police

See also general Guidance - Victim of rape and sexual assault abroad.