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Nicaragua
Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa

Nicaragua

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes/1
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British No/2
Australian No/2
Canadian No/2
USA No/2
Other EU No/2
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. nationals of the USA who only require a valid passport on arrival.

Passport Note

Nicaragua is party to the Central America Border Control Agreement (CA-4). Under the terms of this agreement, tourists may travel within any of the CA-4 countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua) for a period of up to 90 days, without completing entry and exit formalities at border immigration checkpoints. This period begins at the first point of entry into any of the CA-4 countries. Fines are applied for travellers who exceed this 90-day limit, although a 30-day extension can be made before the 90 days limit expires.

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above.

Note: 2. All nationals referred to in the chart above can obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for approximately US$5 for touristic stays of up to 90 days provided they are holding valid travel documents and, in the case of business travellers, a letter from their employer and/or company in Nicaragua.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

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