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Nicaragua visas

Nicaragua tourist visa

Eligible visitors can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days. Other visitors can get an e-Visa.

Ways to get a Nicaragua tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for up to 90 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries and territories qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    US$10 tourist card on arrival unless exempt. Extensions cost USD 2 per additional day.
    1. Bring proof of enough money for your stay and the documents required for your next destination.
    2. Obtain a tourist card on arrival unless you are exempt.

  2. Visa-free entry with a 180-day limit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Russia and Kazakhstan qualify, with different stay limits.

    Stay
    Russia: up to 90 days within any 180 days. Kazakhstan: up to 30 days within any 180 days.
    Fee
    US$10 tourist card on arrival unless exempt. Extensions cost USD 2 per additional day.

    Passports that qualify (2)

    1. Check your total stay against the limit for any 180-day period.
    2. Bring proof of enough money and the documents required for your next destination.
    3. Obtain a tourist card on arrival unless you hold an exempt passport type.

  3. Visa-free entry with a calendar-year limit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Belarus qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within a calendar year.
    Fee
    US$10 tourist card on arrival unless exempt. Extensions cost USD 2 per additional day.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Check your total stay for the calendar year.
    2. Bring proof of enough money and the documents required for your next destination.
    3. Obtain a tourist card on arrival unless you hold an exempt passport type.

  4. Visa-free entry for up to 30 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Hong Kong qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Fee
    US$10 tourist card on arrival unless exempt. Extensions cost USD 2 per additional day.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Bring proof of enough money and the documents required for your next destination.
    2. Obtain a tourist card on arrival unless you hold an exempt passport type.

  5. e-Visa (online visa)

    eVisa

    Citizens of countries outside the visa-exempt groups can obtain an e-Visa.

  6. Entry with a visa from a Central America-4 country

    Other permit

    Travellers holding a visa issued by Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras or Nicaragua can use it across all four countries.

    Stay
    The visa time allowance covers the total time spent in the four countries without leaving the area.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa. Stay limits vary.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your citizenship qualifies for visa-free entry and which stay limit applies.
  2. Bring proof of enough money for your stay and the documents required for your next destination.
  3. Obtain a tourist card on arrival unless you are exempt.

What to bring

  • Proof of enough money to cover your stay.
  • Documents required for your next destination.

Good to know

  • Keep within the stay limit that applies to your citizenship.
  • Under the Central America-4 agreement, the visa time allowance covers the total time spent in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua without leaving that area.
  • Stays may be extended for USD 2 per additional day.
  • A visa issued by Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras or Nicaragua is accepted by all four countries.
  • Entry with an ID card is allowed when coming from a country in the Central America-4 agreement.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Nicaragua?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Citizens of the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa. Stay limits vary.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Nicaragua?

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry for up to 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a 180-day limit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a calendar-year limit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for up to 30 days (no visa at all); e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa); Entry with a visa from a Central America-4 country (a special permit).

Who can go to Nicaragua without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries and territories qualify. Citizens of Russia and Kazakhstan qualify, with different stay limits. Citizens of Belarus qualify. Citizens of Hong Kong qualify.

Can I apply online for Nicaragua?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Citizens of countries outside the visa-exempt groups can obtain an e-Visa.

How long can I stay on a Nicaragua tourist visa?

Usually up to 90 days. Some visitors have 30-day limits or limits across several visits.

How much does a Nicaragua tourist visa cost?

Visa-exempt visitors must pay US$10 for a tourist card on arrival unless exempt. Stay extensions cost USD 2 per additional day.

What documents do I need for a Nicaragua tourist visa?

Proof of enough money to cover your stay.; Documents required for your next destination..

How do I apply for a Nicaragua tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether your citizenship qualifies for visa-free entry and which stay limit applies. 2. 2. Bring proof of enough money for your stay and the documents required for your next destination. 3. 3. Obtain a tourist card on arrival unless you are exempt.

What rules do I have to follow on a Nicaragua tourist visa?

Keep within the stay limit that applies to your citizenship. Under the Central America-4 agreement, the visa time allowance covers the total time spent in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua without leaving that area.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Nicaragua?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Nicaragua visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

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