Visa requirements for Nicaraguan citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Nicaragua. As of 2026, Nicaraguan citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 125 countries and territories, ranking the Nicaraguan passport 38th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements Visa requirements for holders of normal passports traveling for tourist purposes:

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation. 3 months 120 days May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 3 months 90 days 30 days Must arrive and depart via Minsk International Airport. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days90 days within any 6-month period 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 30 days 30 days Visa is also obtainable online. US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free 45 days Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cesária Évora Airport, Amílcar Cabral International Airport and Aristides Pereira International Airport. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival. 90 days Visa on arrival for . May get a visa on arrival for 5 days at Shenzhen(SZX) airport. Residents of North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region and South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region do not require a visa. 45 days 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 31 days 6 months 90 days 90 daysExtendable length of stay. 30 days 3 monthsID Card Valid 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area up to 90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area and territories 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Gabon e-Visa Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. An entry clearance must be obtained from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days ID Card Valid 90 days 3 months 3 months ID Card Valid 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 60 days 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online Conditions apply. Not available at all entry points.Visa on arrival obtainable at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing). 30 days30 days within any 180-day period 3 months Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. eTA is good for single entry, but visitors who leave Kenya to other EAC countries may re-enter provided that their eTA is still valid Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. 90 days e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa Electronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale). 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 1 month 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days Visa not required for holders of valid visa or permanent residence issued by the U.S., Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, Colombia, Chile, or Schengen area. 30 days Foreign citizens who don’t need visa for entry on the territory of the Republic of Moldova 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 30 days Conditions apply 3 monthsAvailable at Hosea Kutako International Airport. Visa can be obtained in the Nauruan Press Office at the United Nations. 150 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Visa-free access applicable only if Nicaraguans have visa entry to USA, Canada, Japan or Australia 30 days 90 days May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary" 90 days 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 30 days 3 months 6 weeks 1 month 60 days Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival 3 months 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 90 daysMultiple entry eVisa is also available. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. 15 days 90 days 3 months 1 month Determined at the port of entry. May apply online.Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days Pre-arranged visa obtained online through travel agencies available at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phú Quốc or Da Nang airports. Phú Quốc without a visa for up to 30 days. 90 days

Territories and disputed areas Visa requirements for Nicaraguan citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas and restricted zones:

Visitor to Visa requirement Notes (excluding departure fees) 90 days 90 days

See also

Visa policy of Nicaragua Nicaraguan passport

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