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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Bahamas?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Bahamas visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Costa Rica vs Bahamas: passport comparison

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3

Bahamas

101

visa-free countries

Global rank: #53 · mobility 152.5
82

countries both Costa Rica and Bahamas can enter visa-free together

Costa Rica + Bahamas: passport compatibility

82%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Costa Rica and Bahamas travel together — by entry type:

82 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
33 both e-visa / eTA
22 both need a visa
36 access differs

Where Costa Rica and Bahamas can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (82)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Austria90 days#13 Barbados30 days#48 Belgium90 days#6 Belize30 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 Colombia90 days#74 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Guyana90 days#106 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong30 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mexico180 days#55 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay90 days#64 Peru90 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia30 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Africa30 days#97 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Tajikistan30 days#149 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 United Arab Emirates90 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vatican90 days#60

How the entry rule changed: Costa Rica → Bahamas

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Costa Rica → Bahamas rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Costa Rica passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Costa Rica goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Bahamas

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Bahamas?
Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Bahamas visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Costa Rica citizens stay in Bahamas without a visa?
Costa Rica passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Costa Rica or Bahamas?
The Bahamas passport is stronger: 101 visa-free countries versus 91. Global rank: Costa Rica #62, Bahamas #53.
Where can Costa Rica and Bahamas citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 82 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bahamas?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Costa Rica and Bahamas?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Costa Rica passport ranking

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