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Nicaragua passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Nicaragua passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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73Visa-free
45eVisa
33Visa on arrival
47Visa required

Nicaragua passport at a glance

With a Nicaragua passport you can enter 73 destinations visa-free and 33 with a visa on arrival, so 106 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 45 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 47 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Nicaragua

Do Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Nicaragua passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Nicaragua passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1172016
Asia8101914
Europe42012
North America14125
Oceania1427
South America7113

Longest visa-free stays

Where Nicaragua passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 73
eVisa 45
Visa on arrival 33
Visa required 47

Frequently asked questions

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

Nicaragua passport holders can visit 73 destinations visa-free, including Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Philippines and others. Adding the 33 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 106 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Nicaragua passport holders?

33 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Nicaragua passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Nicaragua passport holders travel with an eVisa?

45 destinations let Nicaragua passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Nicaragua passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Nicaragua passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Nicaragua passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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