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Embassy of Nicaragua in Mexico
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Nicaragua visa requirements for Mexican citizens
Mexican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
MEX
Mexico
Going to
NIC
Nicaragua
Visa needed
Visitors on the Category C list need visa approval before travel.
- Visa
- Required
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free for Cubans with ordinary passports
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Nicaragua's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Nicaragua
Check your nationality and passport type before you travel.
Visa required For your passportTourist or visitor visaVisitors on the Category C list need visa approval before travel.
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free for Cubans with ordinary passports
How to apply
- Ask Nicaragua's Interior Ministry or consulate what you need.
- Email your form and papers to solicitudes@mint.gob.ni.
- Wait for approval and steps to get your visa.
Documents required
- Passport valid for 6 months
- Other papers requested
- Yellow fever certificate, if needed
- Visa validity can be extended to 90 days in total.
- Check passport rules, Colombia's entry rules, and the list against the 2026 order.
Sources (6)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Nicaraguan Tourism Institute — Immigration requirements and nationality tables
- Nicaraguan Tourism Institute — Entry, tourist card and extension FAQ
- National Assembly — Official Gazette, 22 February 2022, immigration law
- Civil Aviation Institute — Announcement of visa-category changes effective 16 February 2026
- Interior Ministry press notice published by Radio Nicaragua, 8 February 2026
- Embassy of Mexico in Nicaragua — Category C application and official portal notice
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Mexico
- Plugs A BNo adapter
- MoneyNIO C$
- Time+2h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageSpanishSpoken at home too
- Emergency118 police128 ambulance
Planning your Nicaragua trip
Best time to go: November to April is the dry season on the Pacific side. The Caribbean coast gets rain even during the dry season, and the northern highlands can be cold and foggy.
- OmetepeSee Concepción and Maderas volcanoes on an island in Lake Nicaragua. The island also has wildlife.
- MombachoThis impressive volcano is near Granada.
- Masaya volcanoYou can drive up when conditions are considered safe enough.
- Granada and LeónExplore colonial buildings and many churches. León has one of Central America's largest churches.
Scams to watch for in Nicaragua
- Taxi overcharging and unclear faresA driver asks a foreign visitor for an inflated fare. Disputes can also arise if the currency or price per person was never agreed. Taxis have no meters, and bargaining becomes harder once you are inside.
- Shared-taxi robberyAn accomplice joins shortly after pickup. The driver and passenger then take the visitor around town, steal their belongings and leave them far from their destination. Similar robberies can involve regular passengers known to the driver.
- Theft through an open taxi windowA thief reaches through an open window and takes a passenger's belongings while the taxi is stopped.
About Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest Central American republic by area, with Pacific and Caribbean coasts.
- Capital
- Managua
- Money
- Nicaraguan córdoba (C$)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-06:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +505
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Questions
Do mexican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Mexican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Nicaragua visa?
At Nicaragua's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help mexican citizens enter Nicaragua?
We have no record of Nicaragua relaxing its rules for mexican citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Mexico, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Nicaragua?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Nicaragua are easier for mexican citizens?
Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala Honduras, and 3 more let mexican citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Nicaragua?
Find Nicaragua's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Nicaragua?
Nicaraguan córdoba (C$). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Nicaragua?
Spanish.
How strong is the Mexico passport?
It ranks #25 and reaches 132 destinations without applying ahead.
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