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Nicaragua visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 162 can travel to Nicaragua without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 36 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Nicaragua: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Nicaragua?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 90 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa on arrival –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free 90 d
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 43/46
Asia 33/50
Africa 40/54
North America 21/22
South America 11/12
Oceania 14/14

Passports that can enter Nicaragua visa-free

89 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua

73 passports

Passports that need a visa for Nicaragua

36 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Nicaragua?

It depends on your passport. 89 passports can enter Nicaragua visa-free, 73 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 36 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Nicaragua without a visa?

89 passports can enter Nicaragua visa-free, including Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados and others.

Holding a Nicaragua passport? See where the Nicaragua passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Nicaragua before you book.