3 Easy Steps to obtaining Nicaragua e-Visa

If you do not satisfy the requirements for applying ETA online, please apply through a travel agent, airline, or Nicaragua visa office. If you are not available for an ETA VISA, you can still apply for another electronic visiting visa.

It is important that you are very careful when you enter your personal details. You will have an opportunity to review all the details you have provided and can change the details at any time until you confirm all details as correct.

If you have made an error, it is important that you correct it before proceeding. Once you have confirmed the details, your credit card will be debited for the non-refundable service charge.

If you find out later that you have made a mistake, you will need to make a new application (and incur another service charge). We cannot change the details on an ETA once it has been issued.

Note: If your ETA details do not match your passport details you might experience delays when boarding your aircraft or be refused entry into Nicaragua.

No. You do not need to arrange your transportation into the country before applying for an ETA. Whether you are traveling by boat or plane, it’s okay to apply for your ETA anytime before or after your confirmed ticket.

• A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward and return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g. business cover or support letter, conference registrations, etc.)
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

• No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

All US Citizens require a visa and a US passport to travel to Nicaragua, whether for business or tourism.  MOST foreign nationals require a visa.  We can help you to obtain a visa as well as a US passport.

• No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

English is not widely spoken in Nicaragua except in more touristy areas. If traveling throughout Nicaragua and visiting more rural areas, learning some basic Spanish is recommended.

It is valid for one month. Extensions can be arranged.

Visitors from the United States and Canada do not need a visa for entry to Nicaragua for up to 90 days. Passports must be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry.

The most common form of transportation used is buses as there are a variety of bus options for various travel needs such as urban buses, express buses, suburban buses, and Retreads.

Nicaragua is a great destination for more adventurous families as it has plenty of family-friendly hotels, resorts, and child-friendly activities and is filled with great beaches and outdoor adventures.

Nicaragua, while not well known for its cuisine, offers healthy yet inexpensive options. Rice and beans (or gallon pinto, rice and beans mixed together) will accompany most meals, along with your choice usually of chicken, beef, pork or fish. Often accompanying any dish will be banana or plantains, sometimes cassava or yucca or some other vegetable.

The best time to apply for your Nicaragua visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.

No. If you have a family member, you will have to apply for an application. Even if your child is traveling under your passport, they will need their own application.

Yes, kindly use his/her ID information alongside your personal information when completing the online application form. Please use your child’s (dependants) identification data requested at the time of completion when adding another traveler to your application. There are no exceptions regarding age.

The dry season, from November through May, is the best time to visit Nicaragua. June through October is known as the “green season,” when tropical rains bring lush foliage and cool clean air.

• A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward and return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g. business cover or support letter, conference registrations, etc.)
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

• No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

A visa takes anywhere from 2 days to 15+ days to process in the Nicaragua Embassy/Consulate depending on the consulate that we need to send the application. The processing time for a visa is dependent on several factors and can change without notice at the consulate’s discretion. Please refer to our service selection page for the most up-to-date processing times for Nicaragua visas.

• No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

Spanish is the official language spoken in the western and central parts of the country. In the Caribbean regions, various languages are spoken: English, Creole, Garifuna, Mosquito and Meagan.

Check with your cell phone provider. Each company is different and they can give you the most up-to-date information.

Nicaraguan currency is the Córdoba. US dollars are accepted throughout the country but it’s recommended to have smaller bill and coins in local currency for smaller purchases.

The best time to visit Nicaragua is from November to April as this is the dry season where majority of the country sees sunnier day’s milder temperatures.

Nicaragua typically uses 110-volt electricity, the same as the US. Plugs are typically the 2 pronged flat types so US travelers will not typically need a plug adapter (unless your device requires 3 prongs).

Travelers can visit Nicaragua any time of the year. Temperatures are hot year round in the lowlands (high 80s during the day/ 70s at night) and cooler in the highlands. Most of Nicaragua has two seasons based on rainfall: a wet season and a dry season. Dry season runs from early November to mid-May and is generally considered to be the best time to travel.

Nicaragua is five hours behind GMT (same as CST). They do not observe Daylight Savings Time so during these months, April to October, Nicaragua is the same as MT.