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Nicaragua visa for Portuguese citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaragua admits Portuguese 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
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Portugal
NicaraguaPortugal Visa-free, 90 days Portugal visa for citizens of Nicaragua
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.
Portuguese citizens planning a trip to Nicaragua can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Portuguese citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Portuguese citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Portuguese citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras admit Portuguese citizens visa-free.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Portugal
Portugal admits Nicaraguan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Portugal and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua admits Portuguese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Portuguese citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Portuguese citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal admits Nicaraguan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Portuguese citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, Portuguese 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.