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These are the official agencies we point to most. The last column shows whether we could open the site on November 3, 2026. A “No” does not mean the site is down for everyone: some government sites block automated checks or have certificate problems, so open them directly.
| Agency | What it handles | Official site | Link checked by us |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería | Entry rules, visas, residency, extensions | www.migracion.go.cr | No: the site blocked our automated check, open it directly |
| Ministerio de Hacienda | Taxes, customs, tax registration | www.hacienda.go.cr | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) | Public health insurance and clinics | www.ccss.sa.cr | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Registro Nacional | Property, vehicle and company registries | www.rnpdigital.com | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) | Civil registry: ID cards, certificates | www.tse.go.cr | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Instituto Costarricense de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AyA) | Water and sewer service | www.aya.go.cr | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Ministerio de Educación Pública (MEP) | Public schools and school recognition | www.mep.go.cr | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT) | Roads, transport, driver licensing | www.mopt.go.cr | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) | Tourism information and regulation | www.ict.go.cr/es | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Banco Central de Costa Rica | Currency and exchange-rate information | www.bccr.fi.cr | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones (SUTEL) | Phone and internet regulator, consumer rights | www.sutel.go.cr | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Instituto Mixto de Ayuda Social (IMAS) | Social assistance programs | www.imas.go.cr | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (INA) | Vocational and language training | www.ina.ac.cr | Yes, Nov 3, 2026 |
| Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) | Electricity and telecom provider | www.grupoice.com | No: not checked; open directly |
| Sistema Nacional de Áreas de Conservación (SINAC) | National parks and protected areas | www.sinac.go.cr | No: our check hit a certificate error; open directly |