El Salvador
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Salvadoran citizens
Entry requirement
Salvadoran 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 El Salvador
NicaraguaEl Salvador Visa-free, 180 days El Salvador 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.
For a trip from El Salvador to Nicaragua, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Salvadoran citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Salvadoran citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Salvadoran citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras admit Salvadoran citizens visa-free.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to El Salvador
Nicaraguan citizens can visit El Salvador without a visa for up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between El Salvador and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Salvadoran citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Salvadoran citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Salvadoran citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
Nicaraguan citizens can visit El Salvador without a visa for up to 180 days.
Can Salvadoran citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, Salvadoran 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.