Nicaragua Visa-free entry (CA-4 90 days): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Free (exempt) · Consular tourist visa: US$10 · Entry with valid: USD 10
See official fee detailsNicaragua Visa-free entry (CA-4 90 days) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (small tourist card/entry tax at some airports)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Maximum stay
- 90 days shared across CA-4
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals.
- Arrival card
- Digital/paper immigration form (varies)
Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Nicaragua visa options
Verified from government sources · 29 Sep 2026Visa-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 29 Sep 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 29 Sep 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 29 Sep 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Nicaragua visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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