How do I get a tourist visa for Nicaragua?

Tourist Application Requirements for a Nicaragua Visa

  1. Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page.
  2. Hold proof of onward and return flights.
  3. Hold all documents required for the next destination.

How much is a tourist visa in Nicaragua?

$10
It costs $10, and you can get it on arrival. Visas on arrival are also available for the citizens of 73 countries and territories. All the other nationalities must obtain a consular visa at the nearest Nicaraguan diplomatic mission.

Do I need visa to enter Nicaragua?

Sufficient funds and an onward or return ticket are required for a visit to Nicaragua. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens, but they must purchase a tourist card for USD $10. Tourist cards are typically issued for 30 to 90 days. A valid entry stamp is required to exit Nicaragua.

How long can you stay in Nicaragua as a tourist?

90 days
You must purchase a tourist card for $10 USD at the airport (exact change recommended), valid for up to a total of 90 days in any of the member countries of the Central America-4 Border Control Agreement. Visitors remaining longer must obtain an extension from Nicaraguan Immigration or be subject to large fines.

Is it safe to travel to Nicaragua in 2021?

Despite government warnings, people are still travelling to Nicaragua. A fair few backpackers have even been staying in Granada recently, as well as San Juan del Sur. So is Nicaragua safe to visit in 2021? Yes, as long as you don’t get involved in politics and keep your wits about you.

How long does it take to get a visa in Nicaragua?

three working days
Although visa processing time is typically three working days, processing time for specific cases may vary due to individual circumstances and other special requirements.

How much do a visa cost?

The application fee for the most common nonimmigrant visa types is US$160. This includes tourist, business, student, and exchange visas. Most petition-based visas, such as work and religious visas, are US$190.

How do I become a resident of Nicaragua?

You’ll need the following documentation to obtain your permanent residency in Nicaragua:

  1. Birth and marriages certificates.
  2. Health check.
  3. Police background check.
  4. Application form.
  5. Proof of pension (for pensioner visa)
  6. Proof of passive investment income (for rentista visa)

Do I have to quarantine if I go to Nicaragua?

If you are not up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, stay home and self-quarantine for a full 5 days after arrival. Non-U.S. citizens who are non-U.S. immigrants and meet an exception to the requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination, may be required to take additional steps after arrival.

How do people stay in Nicaragua for longer than 90 days?

If you want to stay in Nicaragua longer than 90 days you have a few options. Apply for residency, apply for an extension of up to 90 days or leave the CA4 and return with a shiny new 90 day tourist visa. The details of the first two options are extensive, so we will cover them in a separate post.

Can you drink the water in Nicaragua?

Generally speaking it is safe to drink tap water in most areas in Nicaragua. Many people who live here drink it. While others do not. As a precaution we recommend that visitors of Nicaragua drink bottled water.