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Nicaragua visa requirements by passport

Holders of 67 passports can enter Nicaragua without applying at an embassy: 67 visa-free. The other 131 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Daily cost
~$40 per day
Best weather
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Main airport
MGA
US travel advisory
Level 3: Reconsider travel

Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Nicaragua, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Recent rule changes for Nicaragua

  • 16 February 2026 · 89 passports

    Nicaragua published new visa lists (Disposición 002-2026)

    Now Visa requiredRead the detailsSource

  • 16 February 2026 · 9 passports

    Nicaragua published new visa lists (Disposición 002-2026)

    Now Visa freeRead the detailsSource

Entry rules for Nicaragua by passport

Visa free67 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

Embassy visa required for 131 passports

Nicaragua entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Nicaragua without a visa?

Holders of 67 passports can enter Nicaragua visa-free: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Vatican City.

How up to date are these Nicaragua entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Nicaragua's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.