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Nicaragua Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

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Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
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Nicaragua visa at a glance

Government visa fee
Free (small tourist card/entry tax at some airports)
Processing time
Varies; can take several weeks incl. central authority clearance
Validity
Per entry
Maximum stay
90 days shared across CA-4
Visa required?
Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Arrival card
Digital/paper immigration form (varies)
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Nicaragua?

Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, most of Latin America etc. — 90 days SHARED across all four CA-4 states (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua). Also holders of valid US/Canada/Schengen visas of many other nationalities. Indians: consular visa / prior authorisation required. can generally enter Nicaragua without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, most of Latin America etc. — 90 days SHARED across all four CA-4 states (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua). Also holders of valid US/Canada/Schengen visas of many other nationalities. Indians: consular visa / prior authorisation required. do not require a visa for Nicaragua for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería Nicaragua) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Nicaragua visa options

Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa-free entry (CA-4 90 days)

Official fee: Free (small tourist card/entry tax at some airports)
Validity
Per entry
Max stay
90 days shared across CA-4
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
No application

Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, most of Latin America etc. — 90 days SHARED across all four CA-4 states (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua). Also holders of valid US/Canada/Schengen visas of many other nationalities. Indians: consular visa / prior authorisation required.

Required documents

  • Passport valid ≥6 months
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of funds & accommodation

Arrival card: Digital/paper immigration form (varies)

CA-4 days are pooled: 90 days total for Guatemala + Honduras + El Salvador + Nicaragua.

Source: Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería Nicaragua · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Consular tourist visa

Official fee: US$10 tourist card on arrival + consular visa ~US$50 for restricted
Validity
90 days to enter
Max stay
Up to 90 days
Processing time
2–4 weeks
Where to apply
Nicaraguan consulate covering your residence; entry authorisation for restricted nationals

Who needs it: India (unless holding a valid US/Canada/Schengen visa in some cases), China, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, most of Africa & Middle East — consular visa.

Required documents

  • Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
  • Recent passport photo (white background)
  • Confirmed return/onward flight
  • Accommodation booking
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
  • Visa application form
  • Photo
  • Employment / income proof
  • Itinerary

Arrival card: None

A valid US visa often unlocks visa-free entry — confirm per country.

Source: Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería Nicaragua · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Nicaragua Consular Tourist Visa

Validity
Up to 30 days stay, extendable to 90 in-country
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
Varies; can take several weeks incl. central authority clearance
Processing time
Varies; can take several weeks incl. central authority clearance
Where to apply
Nicaraguan embassy/consulate (offline)

Who needs it: Indian passport holders (Category C nationality) without a qualifying US/Canada/Schengen visa

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Completed visa application form
  • Passport photographs
  • Confirmed return/onward tickets
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Employment / financial supporting documents

Extra charges: USD 10 Tourist Card on arrival; consular service fees

Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Entry with valid US/Canada/Schengen visa (visa-on-arrival)

Official fee: USD 10
Validity
Up to 30 days
Max stay
30 days
Time to verify
At border
Time to approval
Immediate at border if eligible
Processing time
Immediate at border if eligible
Where to apply
Port of entry (airport)

Who needs it: Indian passport holders holding a valid (multiple-entry) US, Canadian or Schengen visa

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Valid US / Canada / Schengen visa
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of funds and accommodation

Extra charges: USD 10 Tourist Card fee at the airport

Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist Card (all visitors)

Official fee: USD 10
Validity
Up to 90 days
Max stay
90 days
Time to verify
At border
Time to approval
Immediate
Processing time
Immediate
Where to apply
Airport on arrival

Who needs it: All tourists including visa-free Singapore passport holders

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Extra charges: None beyond the card fee; pay in cash

Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Nicaragua visa — frequently asked questions

No. There is no online e-visa. Indians who are not exempt apply at a Nicaraguan consulate; a US/Canada/Schengen visa can enable entry on arrival.
Indians holding a valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa may be admitted for up to 30 days. Without one, a consular tourist visa is required in advance.
No. Singaporeans can visit visa-free for up to 90 days but must still buy the USD 10 Tourist Card on arrival.
A USD 10 entry card that every tourist buys on arrival at the airport, valid for up to 90 days.
Generally up to 90 days for visa-free/Tourist Card visitors; 30 days when entering on the strength of a US/Canada/Schengen visa, extendable in-country.
At a Nicaraguan embassy/consulate. Missions are limited, and approval may involve clearance from immigration authorities in Managua.
At least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
Yes. Proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds should be carried.

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