Nicaragua Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Nicaragua, your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival.
Nicaragua is a signatory to the Central America Border Control Agreement (CA-4), which allows citizens of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua to travel freely between these countries without a passport for stays of up to 90 days. However, travellers should carry a valid ID, as transport providers may request it.
Visas
Citizens of many countries and territories—including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and EU member states—can enter Nicaragua without a visa for tourism purposes. The permitted length of stay varies by nationality but is typically up to 90 days. Travellers who are visa-exempt must still pay a US$10 fee for a tourist card upon arrival in Nicaragua.
Types and Cost
Tourist visas: US $25.
Validity
Tourist visas: usually up to 90 days.
Application to
You should contact a Nicaraguan consulate near you for visa inquiries. If you are applying through a commercial visa application company, ensure that the service is legally authorised before proceeding.
Working days
Allow two to four weeks for visa processing.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7938 2373
Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk
Address: Kensington, Vicarage House, Suite 2 & 3 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4DB,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 1100-1600
U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua
Telephone: +505 2252 7100
Website: https://ni.usembassy.gov/
Address: , Carretera Panamericana, Kilometer 5 1/2 (5.5) Carretera Sur, Managua, ,
Opening times:
Open 24 hours Mon to Thu.
Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 939 6570
Website: http://consuladodenicaragua.com/
Address: , 1627 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington D.C, 20009,
Opening times:
Mon to Fri 0900 - 1300
British Embassy in Costa Rica
Telephone: +506 2258 2025.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-in-costa-rica
Address: Apartado 815 - 1007, Edificio Centro Colón, Paseo Colón and Streets 38 and 40, San Jose, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1200, 1230-1600; Fri: 0830-1300.
