St Lucian visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Saint Lucia for a short-term stay: 6 weeks.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Saint Lucia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 weeks |
| Evisa | Saint Lucia e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Saint Lucia visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Saint Lucia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Saint Lucia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Saint Lucia.
If you are looking for Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia nearest your place of residence.
- Havana: The Consulate General of in Havana, ~ 1493.89 kilometers (928.26 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now).
- Washington: The Embassy of in Washington, ~ 3309.94 kilometers (2056.70 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 41 minutes).
Saint Lucia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Saint Lucia diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Saint Lucia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 31,008 | N/A |
| 2017 | 33,352 | 7.56% |
| 2018 | 34,005 | 1.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Saint Lucia & Costa Rica comparison
Saint Lucia's area is approximately 610 km2 (235 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 83.70 times bigger than Saint Lucia.
As of October 2025, Saint Lucia's population is ~187850 people - 5,140,597 fewer people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Saint Lucia & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Saint Lucia | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 187,850 | 5,328,447 | 5.1 million fewer people live in Saint Lucia than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 9 | 98 | Saint Lucia has 89 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 110 | 111 | Saint Lucia passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 14 | 52 | St Lucian hosts 38 fewer foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Saint Lucia in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Saint Lucia in 2018 was approximately 34,005.
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| Sunrise | 21:30 PM | |
Useful Information
- Castries to San Jose: 2315.14 km (1438.56 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 49 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025