Saint Lucia passport → Nicaragua

Do Saint Lucian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Visa required in advance

Saint Lucian 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.

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

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.

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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

Saint LuciaVisa 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 Saint Lucian passport holders

BelizeVisa-free
Costa RicaVisa-free90 days
El SalvadorVisa-free180 days
GuatemalaVisa-free90 days
HondurasVisa-free90 days
PanamaVisa-free90 days
MexicoVisa required

Common questions

Do Saint Lucian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Saint Lucian 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 Saint Lucian citizens stay in Nicaragua?

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

Can Saint Lucian citizens get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Saint Lucian citizens visit without a visa?

120 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Saint Lucia passport ranks #32 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.