Israel to Nicaragua visa requirements

Israeli ordinary passport holders can travel to Nicaragua visa-free for tourism, staying up to 90 days. No advance visa is required; a US$10 tourist card is purchased on arrival. As of mid-2026, holders of an ordinary Israeli passport do not need a visa for short tourist visits to Nicaragua. Under Nicaragua's restructured visa policy (Decree/Disposition No. 002-2026, effective 16 February 2026), Israel is placed in "Category A" — countries whose nationals are exempt from visa requirements — alongside the EU, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan and Australia. Israeli travelers may enter for tourism for up to 90 days. There is no visa fee, but every visa-exempt visitor (Israelis are not exempt from this) must buy a US$10 tourist card on arrival, and a modest immigration/exit fee may apply. Travelers must hold a passport valid at least six months beyond the intended stay, proof of onward/return travel, and evidence of sufficient funds. The 2026 overhaul primarily tightened access for some African, Asian and Caribbean nationals and largely eliminated the old visa-on-arrival channel, but it preserved and reconfirmed visa-free entry for Israel. Because the change is recent, travelers should re-check with their airline or a Nicaraguan consulate shortly before departure.