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ZimbabwePassport validity
6 monthsThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Nicaragua entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Nicaragua visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for Nicaragua
Most travellers can visit Nicaragua without going to an embassy: 68 passports enter visa-free, 128 apply online for an eVisa.
Under Disposición 002-2026, in force from 16 February 2026, Nicaragua's migration directorate lists the nationalities that do not need a visa to enter — among them the US, Canada, the UK, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Qatar — and those that need a consulted visa (Category C), among them Mexico, Colombia, New Zealand, China, India and Cuba (for several, ordinary passports only). The UK Foreign Office says British visitors can stay up to 90 days without a visa and must pay an arrival tax of 10 US dollars in cash. The directorate's leaflet says the consulted visa is applied for, paid for and downloaded online, without going to a consulate.
68
Passports visa-free
128
eVisa or eTA online
2
Embassy visa required
Do I need a visa for Nicaragua? Quick answers
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United States
Visa-free
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United Kingdom
Visa-free
90 days
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Germany
Visa-free
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India
eVisa
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China
eVisa
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Canada
Visa-free
90 days
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Australia
Visa-free
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Poland
Visa-free
Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.
Visa for Nicaragua — requirements summary
- Visa-free: 68 (34%)
- eVisa: 128 (65%)
- Visa required: 2 (1%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Nicaragua, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
No passport matches your search.
Nicaragua visa types, fees and processing times
Arrival tax — British citizen passport
On arrival- Fee
- 10 USD
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Extension
- +30 days
The UK Foreign Office, whose advice is for people travelling on a full British citizen passport from the UK, says you must pay an arrival tax of 10 US dollars in cash.
Consulted Visa (Visa Consultada, Categoría C)
eVisaFee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Official application site →Extend your stay — British citizen passport
Extension- Max stay
- 30 days
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Entry requirements for Nicaragua
Vaccinations: Yellow fever
1 yearThe UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Nicaragua entry requirements✓ Checked 8 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
No official requirementNo official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. Canada's travel advice says good health care is limited, especially outside of Managua.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Nicaragua entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
90 daysThe UK Foreign Office tells British visitors, who can visit Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa, that they may be refused entry if they do not have an onward ticket. Nicaragua's migration directorate says applicants for a Category C consulted visa must present a return ticket to their country of origin or departure.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Nicaragua entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay. No official source we could read states an amount.
Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Nicaragua✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026
Arrival cards and declarations: Customs traveller's declaration (Declaración de Viajero)
US$10,000.00Nicaragua's customs service (DGA) says all travellers or heads of family entering or leaving the country must complete a Traveller's Declaration, which its application lets you register and print, but only three days before travelling; the form asks whether you carry cash, securities, objects or precious metals worth US$10,000.00 or more.
Dirección General de Servicios Aduaneros (DGA) — Declaración de Viajero / Traveler's Declaration✓ Checked 6 Oct 2026
Overstay penalties
Under Law No. 761 as reformed in 2024, a non-resident, a category that includes tourists, who stays in Nicaragua irregularly is fined 3.00 Central American pesos per day, payable in córdobas at the Central Bank rate. An exit visa for a non-resident whose stay has expired costs 10.00 Central American pesos plus the fine for each day of expired stay.
La Gaceta Diario Oficial No. 222 of 29-11-2024 (via Asamblea Nacional digesto) — Ley Nº. 1228, reform of Ley Nº. 761 General de Migración y Extranjería, Art. 122✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
US$10,000.00Nicaragua's customs Traveller's Declaration, which all travellers entering or leaving must complete, asks whether you carry cash, securities, objects or precious metals worth US$10,000.00 or more, and if so asks for the currency, value, origin and destination of the funds.
Dirección General de Servicios Aduaneros (DGA) — Declaración de Viajero / Traveler's Declaration✓ Checked 6 Oct 2026
Nicaragua visa requirements statistics
198
Passports covered
128
Most common: eVisa
2
Least common: Visa required
34%
Visa-free access
Visa-free stays by length
- 90 days · 6 passports
Understanding Nicaragua visa requirements
We track the entry rules of Nicaragua for 198 passports. The most common situation is eVisa, which applies to 128 passports (65%). 34% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa required (2 passports).
Entry categories for Nicaragua
- Visa-free entry: 68 passports can enter without a visa, for up to 90 days.
- eVisa: 128 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
- Visa required: 2 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.
What else you need to enter Nicaragua
- Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry.
- Return or onward ticket: The UK Foreign Office tells British visitors, who can visit Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa, that they may be refused entry if they do not have an onward ticket.
- Proof of funds: Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Nicaragua or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Nicaragua visas
Do I need a visa for Nicaragua?
It depends on your passport. Under Disposición 002-2026, in force from 16 February 2026, Nicaragua's migration directorate lists the nationalities that do not need a visa to enter — among them the US, Canada, the UK, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Qatar — and those that need a consulted visa (Category C), among them Mexico, Colombia, New Zealand, China, India and Cuba (for several, ordinary passports only). The directorate's leaflet says the consulted visa is applied for, paid for and downloaded online. The UK Foreign Office says British visitors can visit for up to 90 days without a visa, and Canada's travel advice says Canadians need no tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Is there an arrival fee for Nicaragua?
The UK Foreign Office, whose advice is for people travelling on a full British citizen passport from the UK, says you must pay an arrival tax of 10 US dollars in cash, and that there is also a departure tax of 35 US dollars, normally included in the price of your air ticket.
How long can I stay in Nicaragua?
No official Nicaraguan page we could read states the stay. The UK Foreign Office says British visitors can visit for up to 90 days without a visa, that the 90-day period starts when you enter Nicaragua, Guatemala or El Salvador and does not restart when you cross borders (the CA-4 Agreement also includes Honduras), and that in Nicaragua you can extend your stay by up to 30 days by paying a fee before the 90 days expire. Canada says no tourist visa is required for stays of up to 90 days. No official source we could read states the extension fee.
How does the CA-4 agreement affect my trip?
The UK Foreign Office says you can travel between Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador for up to 90 days without a visa, that the CA-4 Agreement also includes Honduras (for which British nationals need a visa), and that the 90-day period starts when you enter any of these countries and does not restart when you cross borders; you'll have to go through immigration checks at borders.
What is a "consulted" visa (visa consultada)?
It is the visa for the nationalities in Category C under Disposición 002-2026, among them Mexico, Colombia, China, India and Cuba (several for ordinary passports only). Nicaragua's migration directorate (DGME) says in a February 2026 leaflet that you register and apply online at tramitesconsulares.mint.gob.ni, that immigration reviews the application, that you pay online by VISA or Mastercard once notified, and that you then download the approved visa; it says you do not have to go to a consulate. DGME's visa page still describes the visa as granted through Nicaragua's diplomatic and consular representations, and lists for the Category C consulted visa a passport valid for at least 6 months, a visa request letter, a criminal or police record certificate and a notarized maintenance undertaking.
Is Nicaragua safe to visit right now?
Canada says to exercise a high degree of caution in Nicaragua due to the political situation, the potential for civil unrest and crime. The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal for foreigners to take part in any sort of political activity, and that you can be arrested and detained or deported for taking part in a protest.
Do US citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
US citizens can visit Nicaragua visa-free. Full rules for United States passport holders.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
UK citizens can visit Nicaragua visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.
Do German citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
German citizens can visit Nicaragua visa-free. Full rules for Germany passport holders.
What documents do I need to enter Nicaragua?
Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. Return or onward ticket: The UK Foreign Office tells British visitors, who can visit Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa, that they may be refused entry if they do not have an onward ticket. Proof of funds: Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
How long can I stay in Nicaragua without a visa?
Up to 90 days for every visa-free passport.
How many countries can visit Nicaragua without a visa?
68 of 198 passports can enter Nicaragua visa-free (34%). 128 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 2 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from Nicaragua?
Where can Nicaragua citizens travel visa-free?
Nicaragua passport holders can visit 73 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.
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Albania
90d
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Andorra
90d
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Argentina
90d
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Austria
90d
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Bahamas
90d
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Barbados
28d
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Belarus
30d
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Belgium
90d
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Belize
30d
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
90d
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Brazil
90d
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Bulgaria
90d
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Chile
90d
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Croatia
90d
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Cyprus
90d
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Czechia
90d
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Denmark
90d
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Dominica
21d
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Dominican Republic
∞
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Ecuador
90d
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El Salvador
180d
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Estonia
90d
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Finland
90d
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France
90d
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Germany
90d
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Greece
90d
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Grenada
90d
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Guatemala
90d
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Haiti
90d
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Honduras
90d
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Hungary
90d
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Iceland
90d
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Ireland
90d
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Italy
90d
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Kosovo
90d
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Latvia
90d
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Liechtenstein
90d
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Lithuania
90d
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Luxembourg
90d
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Malaysia
30d
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Malta
90d
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Micronesia
30d
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Moldova
90d
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Monaco
90d
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Montenegro
90d
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Netherlands
90d
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North Macedonia
90d
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Norway
90d
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Palestine
∞
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Panama
90d
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Paraguay
90d
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Philippines
30d
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Poland
90d
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Portugal
90d
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Romania
90d
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Russia
90d
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
90d
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
90d
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San Marino
90d
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Seychelles
90d
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Singapore
30d
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Slovakia
90d
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Slovenia
90d
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Spain
90d
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Sweden
90d
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Switzerland
90d
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Taiwan
90d
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Trinidad and Tobago
90d
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Türkiye
90d
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Uruguay
90d
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Uzbekistan
30d
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Vatican City
90d
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Venezuela
90d