Mexico passport → Nicaragua

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Visa required in advance

Mexican passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Nicaragua at a glance

Capital: Managua
Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +505
Region: Central America

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Nicaragua for other passports

MexicoVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Central America for Mexican passport holders

BelizeVisa-free30 days
Costa RicaVisa-free180 days
El SalvadorVisa-free180 days
GuatemalaVisa-free90 days
HondurasVisa-free90 days
PanamaVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Mexican passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Mexican citizens stay in Nicaragua?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Mexican citizens get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Mexican citizens visit without a visa?

135 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mexico passport ranks #23 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.