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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

Flag of NicaraguaNicaraguan Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Nicaragua Passport Holders Travel?

Nicaragua passport holders can visit 73 countries without a visa, 2 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Nicaragua passport #90 of 199.

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73
Visa-free destinations
2
With unlimited stay
71
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (61 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Nicaragua

Below is the full list of countries that Nicaragua citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Nicaragua passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of AlbaniaAlbania Visa-free 90 days
Flag of AndorraAndorra Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ArgentinaArgentina Visa-free 90 days
Flag of AustriaAustria Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BahamasBahamas Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 28 days
Flag of BelarusBelarus Visa-free 30 days
Flag of BelgiumBelgium Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BelizeBelize Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BrazilBrazil Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BulgariaBulgaria Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ChileChile Visa-free 90 days
Flag of CroatiaCroatia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of CyprusCyprus Visa-free 90 days
Flag of CzechiaCzechia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DenmarkDenmark Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of Dominican RepublicDominican Republic Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of EcuadorEcuador Visa-free 90 days
Flag of El SalvadorEl Salvador Visa-free 180 days
Flag of EstoniaEstonia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of FinlandFinland Visa-free 90 days
Flag of FranceFrance Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GermanyGermany Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GreeceGreece Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GrenadaGrenada Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GuatemalaGuatemala Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HondurasHonduras Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HungaryHungary Visa-free 90 days
Flag of IcelandIceland Visa-free 90 days
Flag of IrelandIreland Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ItalyItaly Visa-free 90 days
Flag of KosovoKosovo Visa-free 90 days
Flag of LatviaLatvia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of LiechtensteinLiechtenstein Visa-free 90 days
Flag of LithuaniaLithuania Visa-free 90 days
Flag of LuxembourgLuxembourg Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MaltaMalta Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MoldovaMoldova Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MonacoMonaco Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MontenegroMontenegro Visa-free 90 days
Flag of NetherlandsNetherlands Visa-free 90 days
Flag of North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of NorwayNorway Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of PanamaPanama Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ParaguayParaguay Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of PolandPoland Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PortugalPortugal Visa-free 90 days
Flag of RomaniaRomania Visa-free 90 days
Flag of RussiaRussia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of San MarinoSan Marino Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of SlovakiaSlovakia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SloveniaSlovenia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SpainSpain Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SwedenSweden Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SwitzerlandSwitzerland Visa-free 90 days
Flag of TaiwanTaiwan Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago Visa-free 90 days
Flag of TürkiyeTürkiye Visa-free 90 days
Flag of UruguayUruguay Visa-free 90 days
Flag of UzbekistanUzbekistan Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Vatican CityVatican City Visa-free 90 days
Flag of VenezuelaVenezuela Visa-free 90 days

Unlimited stay countries for Nicaragua passport

2 countries let Nicaragua passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of Dominican RepublicDominican Republic
  • Flag of PalestinePalestine

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Nicaragua citizens

Holders of a Nicaragua passport can travel to 73 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 2 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 71 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 33 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 5 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Nicaragua citizens can reach 111 countries without a classic visa application. A further 41 countries offer an eVisa, and 46 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas and Barbados, among many others.

Where can Nicaragua citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Nicaragua passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (2 countries)

Dominican Republic and Palestine

180 days (6 months) (1 country)

El Salvador

90 days (3 months) (61 countries)

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador and 46 more

30 days (1 month) (7 countries)

Belarus, Belize, Malaysia, Micronesia, Philippines, Singapore and Uzbekistan

28 days (4 weeks) (1 country)

Barbados

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

Key takeaways for Nicaragua passport holders

With 73 visa-free destinations, the Nicaragua passport ranks #90 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Nicaragua citizens

How many countries can Nicaragua passport holders visit without a visa?

Nicaragua passport holders can visit 73 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 2 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 71 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (33) and electronic travel authorisations (5), Nicaragua citizens can enter 111 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Nicaragua citizens?

2 countries let Nicaragua passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Dominican Republic and Palestine.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Nicaragua passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 61 countries, including Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile and 51 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Nicaragua citizens?

Apart from the 2 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 180 days (6 months), available in El Salvador.

Where is the Nicaragua passport ranked?

With 73 visa-free destinations the Nicaragua passport ranks #90 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Nicaragua passport holders: 73 visa-free, 33 visa on arrival, 5 eTA and 41 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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