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Nicaragua visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Nicaragua? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Central America | Continent: North America

89Visa-free

0eVisa

73Visa on arrival

36Visa required

Nicaragua entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 89 can enter Nicaragua visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 73 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 36 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

162 of 198 passports can travel to Nicaragua without arranging anything before departure.

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Nicaragua entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Nicaragua
United States of America	Visa-free (90 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	Visa-free (90 days)
Australia	Visa-free (90 days)
Germany	Visa-free (90 days)
France	Visa-free (90 days)
India	Visa required
China	Visa required
Nigeria	Visa required
South Africa	Visa-free (90 days)
Brazil	Visa-free (90 days)
Philippines	Visa on arrival

Nicaragua visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Nicaragua.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	Visa required
Africa	3	37	14
Asia	17	17	17
Europe	39	3	3
North America	17	4	1
Oceania	7	7	0
South America	6	5	1

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 89

Andorra90 days
Antigua and Barbuda90 days
Argentina90 days
Australia90 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Bahrain90 days
Barbados90 days
Belarus90 days
Belgium90 days
Belize90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Canada90 days
Chile90 days
Costa Rica90 days
Croatia90 days
Cuba90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador90 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Guatemala90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Japan90 days
Kuwait90 days
Latvia90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau90 days
Madagascar90 days
Malaysia90 days
Malta90 days
Marshall Islands90 days
Mexico90 days
Monaco90 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Palestine90 days
Panama90 days
Paraguay90 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Qatar90 days
Romania90 days
Russia90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Saudi Arabia90 days
Singapore90 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Solomon Is.90 days
South Africa90 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
São Tomé and Príncipe90 days
Taiwan90 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Turkey90 days
Tuvalu90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
United Kingdom90 days
United States of America90 days
Uruguay90 days
Vanuatu90 days
Vatican City

Visa on arrival 73

Visa required 36

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Nicaragua?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 89 can enter visa-free, 73 can get a visa on arrival and 36 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Nicaragua without a visa?

89 passports have visa-free access to Nicaragua, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Nicaragua offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 73 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Nicaragua. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do North American passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua?

Of 22 passports from North America, 21 can enter Nicaragua visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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