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Portugal visa for Nicaraguan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Portugal admits Nicaraguan 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

All visa types for Portugal

Portuguese citizens travelling to Nicaragua

PortugalNicaragua Visa-free, 90 days Nicaragua visa for citizens of Portugal

Travel advice for Portugal

  • 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 Portugal, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Portugal

Nicaraguan citizens may stay in Portugal for up to 90 days. Days in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.

Portugal and the Schengen area

Visa-free stays of Nicaraguan citizens in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.

Portugal’s neighbours for Nicaraguan citizens

Spain admits Nicaraguan citizens visa-free.

Portuguese citizens travelling to Nicaragua

Portuguese citizens can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nicaragua and Portugal.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Portugal admits Nicaraguan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Nicaraguan citizens stay in Portugal?

Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Portugal for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Portuguese citizens can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Portugal visa-free?

Yes, Nicaraguan citizens can enter Portugal 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.