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title: Nicaragua visa for citizens of Canada
description: Citizens of Canada can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Nicaragua visa for citizens of Canada

Citizens of Canada can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Tourist entry stamp
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** $10
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Nicaraguan port of entry** — Present your Canadian passport to immigration authorities.
2. **Pay tourist entry stamp fee** — Pay 10 USD in cash (exact change recommended) to receive the entry stamp.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — The stamp allows a stay of up to 90 days. Part of the CA-4 free mobility agreement.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Canadian passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least duration of stay.
- **Cash US dollars for entry stamp fee** (Financial): Exact change of 10 USD recommended.

## Proof of funds


10 USD cash entry fee required upon arrival.

## Good to know

- Entry stamp fee must be paid in cash (USD) – exact change recommended.
- The 90-day stay is shared across CA-4 countries (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua).

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure your passport is valid for the entire intended stay.
- **Inability to pay entry fee in cash** — Bring 10 USD in cash (exact change).

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Nicaragua?

Citizens of Canada can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Tourist entry stamp.

### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Nicaragua?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Canada need for Nicaragua?

Valid Canadian passport; Cash US dollars for entry stamp fee.

## Sources

- Canada Passport Visa Free Countries - The Complete GCS Guide (globalcitizensolutions.com, third-party site)
- Visa-Free Countries for Canada Passport in 2026 (188 Destinations) (visainfoguide.com, third-party site)
- Canadian Passport Visa Free Countries (June 2026) (visafreecountries.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Nicaragua visa for every passport](/visa/nicaragua)
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