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Bahamas visa for Costa Rican citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

Costa Rican citizens can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for the Bahamas

Bahamian citizens travelling to Costa Rica

BahamasCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of the Bahamas

Travel advice for the Bahamas

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Costa Rica to the Bahamas, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Bahamas at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Bahamas (updated 28 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Bahamas (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in the Bahamas

Costa Rican citizens may stay in the Bahamas for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Bahamas.

Bahamian citizens travelling to Costa Rica

Bahamian citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and the Bahamas.

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?

Costa Rican citizens can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in the Bahamas?

Costa Rican citizens can stay in the Bahamas for up to 90 days.

Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Bahamian citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.

Can Costa Rican citizens enter the Bahamas visa-free?

Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter the Bahamas without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.