Switzerland
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Nicaragua, 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 Switzerland
NicaraguaSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland 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.
Swiss 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 Swiss citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Swiss citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras admit Swiss citizens visa-free.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Switzerland
No visa is needed by Nicaraguan citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Switzerland and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Nicaragua, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Swiss citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
No visa is needed by Nicaraguan citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Swiss citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, Swiss 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.