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Nicaragua visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by French citizens for Nicaragua, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to France
NicaraguaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France 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.
French 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 10 December 2025) 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 French citizens can stay in Nicaragua
French citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for French citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras admit French citizens visa-free.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to France
Nicaraguan citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
No visa is needed by French citizens for Nicaragua, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Nicaragua?
French citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for France?
Nicaraguan citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can French citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter Nicaragua without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.