Nicaragua visa for United States citizens
Visa-free
United States citizens can visit Nicaragua without a visa.
Stay up to 90 days
Max stay
90 days
Cost
USD $10 tourist card at entry
Passport validity
6 months
Processing time
Immediate entry
Validity
N/A
Overview
United States citizens can enter Nicaragua without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. A valid passport is required.
Before you fly
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Application process
- 1No prior formalities required
- 2Present valid passport upon arrival
- 3Entry stamp will be issued at border control
Extension
Extension possible
Can request 90-day extension at Dirección General de Migración in Managua. Fee approximately USD $25. Must apply before CA-4 period expires.
Safety
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Due to limited healthcare, arbitrary enforcement of laws, and risk of wrongful detention
Country facts
- Currency
- NIO
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-6
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
Plan your Nicaragua trip
Nicaragua visa requirements for other passports
Easy trips nearby with the United States passport
- Panama (Visa-free)
- Paraguay (Visa-free)
- Peru (Visa-free)
- St. Kitts & Nevis (Visa-free)
- St. Lucia (Visa-free)
- St. Vincent & Grenadines (Visa-free)
- Suriname (e-Visa)
- Trinidad & Tobago (Visa-free)
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