🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda visa requirements for Costa Rican citizens
Costa Rican citizens need an e-visa for Antigua and Barbuda, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Costa Rica passport holders
Before traveling to Antigua and Barbuda, Costa Rican citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Antigua and Barbuda government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Antigua and Barbuda immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Costa Rican passport ranks #63 worldwide, opening 130 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (91 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Antigua and Barbuda is not among them — it is one of the 33 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Antiguan, Barbudan citizens can enter Costa Rica visa-free · 30 days.
Across Caribbean as a whole, 11 of 13 destinations are open to Costa Rican travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Antigua and Barbuda
- Capital
- Saint John's
- Region
- Caribbean
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda?
Costa Rican citizens need an e-visa for Antigua and Barbuda, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Costa Rican citizens apply online for entry to Antigua and Barbuda?
Yes. Antigua and Barbuda offers an online e-visa for Costa Rica passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Antigua and Barbuda?
The currency in Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean dollar ($). The capital city is Saint John's.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Costa Rican citizens traveling to Antigua and Barbuda. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Antigua and Barbuda embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.