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title: Nicaragua visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
description: "Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa for Nicaragua and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $20. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nicaragua visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa for Nicaragua and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visa on arrival (conditional on valid US/Canada/Schengen visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** $20
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., $500 or equivalent)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Nicaraguan port of entry** — Proceed to immigration counter at airport, land border, or seaport.
2. **Present passport and valid US/Canada/Schengen visa** — Show your passport and the valid visa from one of the accepted countries.
3. **Complete immigration form** — Fill out the entry form provided by immigration officials.
4. **Pay visa-on-arrival fee** — Pay the fee (typically $20 USD) in cash.
5. **Receive visa stamp and entry clearance** — Immigration officer stamps your passport with a visa valid for up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
- **Valid visa from United States, Canada, or Schengen Member State** (Travel): Must be valid at time of arrival in Nicaragua.
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Nicaragua.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement, credit card, or cash showing ability to cover stay.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officer.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $500 or equivalent
- bank statement
- cash
- credit card

Immigration may ask to see proof of funds; amount not strictly defined.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available if you hold a valid visa from the United States, Canada, or a Schengen Member State.
- Without such a visa, you must apply for a Nicaraguan visa in advance at an embassy.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Not holding a valid visa from US, Canada, or Schengen** — Obtain a valid visa from one of those countries before traveling to Nicaragua.
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Lack of onward ticket or proof of funds** — Carry a return/onward ticket and evidence of sufficient funds.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa for Nicaragua?

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa for Nicaragua and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa on arrival (conditional on valid US/Canada/Schengen visa).

### How long can citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina stay in Nicaragua?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Nicaragua visa cost for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Government fee: $20.

### What documents do citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need for Nicaragua?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Valid visa from United States, Canada, or Schengen Member State; Onward or return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Nicaragua?

At least 6 months.

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