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Nicaragua visa for Jamaican citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Jamaican citizens receive their visa for Nicaragua at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Nicaragua visa?

All visa types for Nicaragua

For the tourist visa, Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10, and applications are made on visitanicaragua.com.

Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Jamaica

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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 Jamaica 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Jamaican citizens can stay in Nicaragua

Jamaican citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.

How Jamaican citizens apply

Jamaican citizens receive the visa for Nicaragua at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Nicaragua’s neighbours for Jamaican citizens

Costa Rica and Honduras require Jamaican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Jamaica

Jamaica requires Nicaraguan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Jamaican citizens receive their visa for Nicaragua at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

How long can Jamaican citizens stay in Nicaragua?

Jamaican citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

How much does the Nicaragua tourist visa cost?

Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10 for the tourist visa.

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Jamaica requires Nicaraguan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Jamaican citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?

No; Jamaican citizens need a visa on arrival in Nicaragua.

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.