Bahamas
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Bahamian citizens
Entry requirement
Bahamian citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to the Bahamas
NicaraguaBahamas Visa-free, 90 days Bahamas visa for citizens of Nicaragua
Travel advice for Nicaragua
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Bahamian citizens planning a trip to Nicaragua can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nicaragua at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 13 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Nicaragua (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Nicaragua (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bahamian citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Bahamian citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Bahamian citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras admit Bahamian citizens visa-free.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to the Bahamas
No visa is needed by Nicaraguan citizens for the Bahamas, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Bahamas and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Bahamian citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Bahamian citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Bahamian citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
No visa is needed by Nicaraguan citizens for the Bahamas, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bahamian citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, Bahamian citizens can enter Nicaragua without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.