Nicaragua Visa, Passport & Entry Requirements

Passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:

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.

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above.

Note 1: 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 2: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).