Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaragua admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- 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 Costa Rica
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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.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Nicaragua, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Honduras admits Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican 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.