Ecuador
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Ecuadorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ecuadorian citizens can visit Nicaragua without a visa for 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 Ecuador
NicaraguaEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador 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.
Before travelling from Ecuador 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 Ecuadorian citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Ecuadorian citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Ecuadorian citizens
Honduras admits Ecuadorian citizens visa-free. Costa Rica requires Ecuadorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Ecuador
Ecuador admits Nicaraguan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ecuador and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Ecuadorian citizens can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Ecuadorian citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Ecuadorian citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
Ecuador admits Nicaraguan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ecuadorian citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, Ecuadorian 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.