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Canada visa for Nicaraguan citizens

Visa required

Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Where Nicaraguan citizens apply for a visa for Canada

Canada has no embassy or consulate in Nicaragua on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Canada looks after Nicaragua from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in San José, Costa Rica (339 km from Managua) as the responsible post. Other nearest Canadian missions to Managua are in Tegucigalpa, Honduras (240 km) and San Salvador, El Salvador (366 km). Canada sets which of its missions takes applications from Nicaragua; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Canadian citizens travelling to Nicaragua

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 Nicaragua to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Canada

How long Nicaraguan citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Nicaraguan citizens apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Nicaragua. Nicaraguan citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Nicaragua from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for Nicaraguan citizens

The United States requires Nicaraguan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Nicaragua

Nicaragua admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Canada?

Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Canada in Nicaragua?

No. Canada has no embassy in Nicaragua. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in San José, Costa Rica for Nicaragua.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Nicaragua admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.

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.