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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Barbados?

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Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Barbados visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Costa Rica vs Barbados: passport comparison

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3

Barbados

105

visa-free countries

Global rank: #48 · mobility 157.1
83

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

Costa Rica + Barbados: passport compatibility

81%

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

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

83 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
32 both e-visa / eTA
21 both need a visa
38 access differs

Where Costa Rica and Barbados 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 (83)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Andorra 90 days #47
Argentina 90 days #44
Austria 90 days #13
Bahamas 90 days #53
Belgium 90 days #6
Belize 30 days #99
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Botswana 90 days #119
Brazil 90 days #43
Bulgaria 90 days #35
Chile 90 days #45
Colombia 90 days #74
Croatia 90 days #22
Cyprus 90 days #36
Czech Republic 90 days #25
Denmark 90 days #11
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Estonia 90 days #26
Finland 90 days #3
France 90 days #4
Georgia 360 days #83
Germany 90 days #7
Greece 90 days #17
Grenada 90 days #65
Guatemala 90 days #73
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Hungary 90 days #21
Iceland 90 days #38
Ireland 90 days #18
Israel 90 days #51
Italy 90 days #8
Jamaica 30 days #100
Japan 90 days #24
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Latvia 90 days #34
Liechtenstein 90 days #39
Lithuania 90 days #37
Luxembourg 90 days #9
Malaysia 30 days #41
Malta 90 days #29
Mexico 180 days #55
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Monaco 90 days #42
Montenegro 90 days #76
Netherlands 90 days #10
North Macedonia 90 days #82
Norway 90 days #15
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Peru 90 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Poland 90 days #19
Portugal 90 days #14
Romania 90 days #33
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
San Marino 90 days #49
Serbia 30 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Slovakia 90 days #23
Slovenia 90 days #30
South Africa 30 days #97
Spain 90 days #2
Sweden 90 days #5
Switzerland 90 days #16
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Tunisia 90 days #131
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Uruguay 90 days #50
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vatican 90 days #60
Venezuela 90 days #90

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Documents you'll usually need for Barbados

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 30 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Barbados?
Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Barbados visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Costa Rica citizens stay in Barbados without a visa?
Costa Rica passport holders are allowed to stay up to 30 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Costa Rica or Barbados?
The Barbados passport is stronger: 105 visa-free countries versus 91. Global rank: Costa Rica #62, Barbados #48.
Where can Costa Rica and Barbados citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 83 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Barbados?
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 Barbados?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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