Nicaragua Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Nicaragua. You can visit for up to 90 days without a visa, but you may be refused entry without an onward ticket.
Nicaragua travel requirements at a glance
6 months from arrival
Visa-free up to 90 days
May be refused entry without
10 US dollars in cash
Official source: GOV.UK Nicaragua entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid 6 months from arrival
- Up to 90 days without a visa
- Onward ticket needed
- E-cigarettes are banned
Passport validity for Nicaragua
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Nicaragua.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other documents meet the rules, and renew your passport if you need to.
Visas
You can visit Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa. You may be refused entry if you do not have an onward ticket.
Under the CA-4 Agreement, the 90 days covers Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador together and does not restart when you cross borders. British nationals need a visa for Honduras.
Arriving and customs
You must pay an arrival tax of 10 US dollars in cash. A departure tax of 35 US dollars is normally included in your air ticket.
E-cigarettes and other electronic smoking devices are banned and can be confiscated at the border.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Nicaragua?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Do I need a visa for Nicaragua?
No, not for visits of up to 90 days. You may be refused entry without an onward ticket.
Can I take a vape to Nicaragua?
No. Electronic smoking devices are banned and customs can confiscate them at the border.