Nicaragua
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Germany visa for Nicaraguan citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaraguan citizens do not need a visa for Germany: 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 · Confirm at managua.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Nicaragua
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 | – |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Nicaragua (Managua) received 8 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8. Applications rose by 167% compared with 2024 (3).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 0.0% of the applications lodged in Nicaragua that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Nicaragua.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Nicaragua, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Nicaragua
GermanyNicaragua Visa-free, 90 days Nicaragua visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Nicaraguan citizens planning a trip to Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Germany
Nicaraguan citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Nicaraguan citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Nicaraguan citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Nicaraguan citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Nicaragua
German citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Nicaragua and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Nicaraguan citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Nicaraguan citizens stay in Germany?
Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
German citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Nicaraguan citizens can enter Germany 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.