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Mexico visa for Nicaraguan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embamex.sre.gob.mx

Which Mexico visa?

Visitor visa without permission to carry out paid activities (visa de visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
Fee
US$56
Processing time
Response within 10 working days

Apply on gob.mx – SRE-01-031 visitor visa

All visa types for Mexico

Mexico’s tourist visa costs US$56 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.

Mexican missions in Nicaragua

Mexico has 1 mission in Nicaragua, with its embassy in Managua.

Mexican citizens travelling to Nicaragua

MexicoNicaragua Visa-free, 90 days Nicaragua visa for citizens of Mexico

Travel advice for Mexico

  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • 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.

Nicaraguan citizens planning a trip to Mexico can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Mexico

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

How Nicaraguan citizens apply

In Nicaragua, applications go to the Mexican embassy in Managua, or to a visa centre acting for Mexico; fees, documents and processing times are published by Mexico.

Mexico’s neighbours for Nicaraguan citizens

Guatemala and Belize admit Nicaraguan citizens visa-free. The United States requires Nicaraguan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Mexican citizens travelling to Nicaragua

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Mexico?

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

Where is the Mexican embassy in Nicaragua?

The Mexican embassy in Nicaragua is in Managua.

How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?

Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

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

Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Mexico visa-free?

No; Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Mexico 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.