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Nicaragua visa for Guatemalan citizens
Entry requirement
Guatemalan 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 Guatemala
NicaraguaGuatemala Visa-free, 90 days Guatemala 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.
Guatemalan 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 Guatemalan citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Guatemalan citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Guatemalan citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras admit Guatemalan citizens visa-free.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Guatemala
Nicaraguan citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Guatemalan citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Guatemalan citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Guatemalan citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Nicaraguan citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Guatemalan citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, Guatemalan 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.