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Nicaragua visa for Ugandan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Nicaragua issues Ugandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Nicaragua visa?

All visa types for Nicaragua

Nicaragua’s tourist visa costs US$10 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visitanicaragua.com.

Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Uganda

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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.

Ugandan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Nicaragua

Ugandan citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.

How Ugandan citizens apply

Ugandan citizens receive the visa for Nicaragua at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Nicaragua’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens

Costa Rica and Honduras require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Uganda

Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Nicaragua issues Ugandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Nicaragua?

Ugandan citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

How much does the Nicaragua tourist visa cost?

Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10 for the tourist visa.

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Uganda?

Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Ugandan citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?

No; Ugandan citizens need a visa on arrival in Nicaragua.

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.