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title: Nicaragua visa for citizens of the United States
description: Citizens of the United States can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# Nicaragua visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Tourist Card (90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Proceed to immigration at airport or land border.
2. **Purchase tourist card** — Pay the fee at the immigration counter.
3. **Present passport and card** — Hand over passport and tourist card to officer.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — Officer stamps passport with entry date and duration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
- **Tourist card purchase fee** (Financial): Payable upon arrival (typically ~$10-20 USD).

## Good to know

- Part of CA-4 agreement: total stay in CA-4 countries cannot exceed 90 days.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months.
- **Inability to pay tourist card fee** — Carry sufficient USD or local currency.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United States need a visa for Nicaragua?

Citizens of the United States can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Tourist Card (90 days).

### How long can citizens of the United States stay in Nicaragua?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of the United States need for Nicaragua?

Valid passport; Tourist card purchase fee.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

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