New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand 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 New Zealand
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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 New Zealand 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Nicaragua
New Zealand citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to New Zealand
Nicaraguan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Nicaragua?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Nicaraguan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand 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.