Netherlands
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaragua admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of 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 the Netherlands
NicaraguaNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands 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 the Netherlands 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).
Good to know
How long Dutch citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Dutch citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Dutch citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras admit Dutch citizens visa-free.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to the Netherlands
No visa is needed by Nicaraguan citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Dutch citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
No visa is needed by Nicaraguan citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Dutch citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, Dutch 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.