Nicaragua
General visa requirements for travelling to Nicaragua. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Transit visa (Transit Without Visa (TWOV))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- Immediate
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 24 hours
- Entry
- Single entry
Travelers normally requiring visa can transit without visa if transiting within 24 hours with onward tickets. Does not apply to nationals of restricted countries (visa consultada required countries). Must remain in international transit area.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Excludes nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Cameroon, China, and several other countries requiring visa consultada.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 0; Validity months: 0
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
How to apply
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Document submission
Present passport and onward ticket at immigration.
Transit visa (Transit Visa (Visa Consultada Countries))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 1-2 weeks
- Fee
- Varies by embassy
- Validity
- Up to 5 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Nationals of countries requiring visa consultada cannot transit without visa. Transit visas usually valid for up to 5 days. Airlines will deny boarding without proper transit visa for restricted nationalities.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of visa consultada required countries must obtain transit visa even for short layovers.
Eligible countries: China, Colombia, Cuba, Haiti, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Libya, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for transit period
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Transit Visa Application
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport and onward flight booking.
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Document submission
Apply for transit visa at Nicaraguan embassy.
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Processing wait
Wait for transit visa authorization.
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Visa collection
Collect transit visa.