Barbadian visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Barbados for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Barbados for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Barbados e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Barbados visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Barbados tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Barbados.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Barbados.
If you are looking for Barbados visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Costa Rica, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Barbados nearest your place of residence.
- Panama City: The Embassy of in Panama City, ~ 473.33 kilometers (294.12 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 28 minutes).
- Belize City: The Honorary Consulate of in Belize City, ~ 987.01 kilometers (613.30 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
Barbados visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Barbados diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Barbados from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 170 | N/A |
| 2009 | 156 | -8.24% |
| 2010 | 160 | 2.56% |
| 2011 | 170 | 6.25% |
| 2012 | 161 | -5.29% |
| 2013 | 153 | -4.97% |
| 2014 | 156 | 1.96% |
| 2015 | 178 | 14.10% |
| 2016 | 190 | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 199 | 4.74% |
| 2018 | 204 | 2.51% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Barbados & Costa Rica comparison
Barbados's area is approximately 430 km2 (166 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 118.74 times bigger than Barbados.
As of November 2025, Barbados's population is ~289099 people - 5,039,348 fewer people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Barbados & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Barbados | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 289,099 | 5,328,447 | 5.0 million fewer people live in Barbados than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 40 | 98 | Barbados has 58 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 128 | 111 | Barbados passport holders can visit 17 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 28 | 52 | Barbadian hosts 24 fewer foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Barbados in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Barbados in 2018 was approximately 204.
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Useful Information
- Bridgetown to San Jose: 2445.41 km (1519.51 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 5 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025