Costa Rica
Barbados
Barbados visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Barbados admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Barbadian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
BarbadosCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Barbados
Travel advice for Barbados
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Barbados, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Barbados at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 9 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Barbados (updated 23 January 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Barbados (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Barbados
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Barbados for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Barbados.
Barbadian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Barbadian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Barbados.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Barbados?
Barbados admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Barbados?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Barbados for up to 30 days.
Do Barbadian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Barbadian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Barbados visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Barbados without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.