United States visa requirements for Nicaragua citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
On a Nicaragua passport, you need a visa obtained in advance for United States. The Nicaragua passport currently ranks #91 of 199 worldwide, with 110 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
United States is among the more restrictive on entry, admitting 46 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #38 with 159 open destinations. As fellow Americas countries, their rules are frequently tied to regional arrangements. The reverse direction is smoother: United States passport holders get visa-free for Nicaragua.
In the opposite direction, United States citizens travelling to Nicaragua face: visa-free for up to 90 days.
How to get the visa
Official US visitor visa info (travel.state.gov) · fee: $185. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
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