Nigeria passport → Nicaragua
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Canada, Schengen visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Nigerian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa on arrival instead:
- US visa
- Canada visa or PR
- Schengen visa
Valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa.
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Nicaragua at a glance
- Capital
- Managua
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +505
- Region
- Central America
Nicaragua for other passports
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 Nigerian passport holders
BelizeVisa required
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
PanamaVisa required
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Nicaragua?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua?
Not under the standard rules, but it is available if you hold a qualifying US visa, Canada, Schengen visa or similar document.
Is Nicaragua easier for Nigerian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Canada, Schengen visa, Nigerian citizens get visa on arrival. Valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 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.