United Arab Emirates passport → Nicaragua

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

eVisa (apply online)

Emirati passport holders need an eVisa for Nicaragua. You apply and pay online before you travel.

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

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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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

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 Emirati passport holders

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

Common questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Emirati passport holders need an eVisa for Nicaragua. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Emirati citizens stay in Nicaragua?

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

Can Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?

172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 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.