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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit NI?

Finnish ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourist visits to Nicaragua. Finland is on Nicaragua's Category A visa-exempt list (confirmed under Decree 002-2026, effective 16 February 2026). You may stay up to 90 days, but you must buy a US$10 tourist card on arrival and present a passport valid for at least 6 months. As of 31 May 2026, Finland is classified in Nicaragua's "Category A" group of visa-exempt countries. Finnish citizens have held this status since 1987 and retained it after Nicaragua's major visa overhaul under Decree 002-2026 (effective 16 February 2026), which cancelled visa-free access for some nationalities but explicitly preserved it for European Union, US, Canadian, UK, Swiss, Japanese and Australian nationals. A Finnish tourist therefore enters Nicaragua without a pre-arranged or arrival visa for stays of up to 90 days. The only mandatory entry charge is a US$10 tourist card purchased at the port of entry; this is paid in cash (US dollars) and is not a visa. Travelers must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months, proof of onward/return travel, and evidence of sufficient funds. Stays can be extended once for up to an additional 30 days at the immigration office (Migracion y Extranjeria) for a fee. Nicaragua is in Central America and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS are irrelevant for this direction of travel (ETIAS applies only to Nicaraguans going to Europe). Because the visa-free channel is confirmed by both the Nicaraguan visa policy record and post-decree reporting, the verdict is visa-free.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free (tourist card on arrival)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries permitted within validity
from issue date
Visa fee
US$10 tourist card on arrival (no visa fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
None in advance; tourist card issued instantly at the border
standard track
Validity
90 days from entry; extendable once by up to 30 days
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport is valid for 6+ months
Nicaragua requires your Finnish passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry. Renew it well in advance if it is close to expiry.
· Passport· 6 months validity
/02
Prepare proof of onward travel and funds
Carry a return or onward ticket and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. Immigration officers may ask to see these on arrival.
· Onward ticket· Funds
/03
Bring US$10 cash for the tourist card
Every visa-exempt visitor must buy a tourist card at the port of entry. It costs US$10 and is typically payable in US dollars cash, so have exact change ready.
· US$10· Cash
/04
Arrive at a Nicaraguan port of entry
Present your passport at immigration at the airport (e.g. Managua MGA) or land border. No advance application is needed because Finland is visa-exempt.
· Airport· Land border
/05
Receive your entry stamp and 90-day permit
After paying for the tourist card you will be admitted for up to 90 days as a tourist. Keep the tourist card receipt with your passport.
· 90 days· Entry stamp
/06
Extend at the immigration office if needed
If you wish to stay longer, visit a Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria office before your 90 days expire to request a single extension of up to 30 additional days for a fee.
· Migracion· +30 days
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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Finnish passport valid 6+ months beyond entry
required
At least one blank passport page for the entry stamp
required
US$10 cash for the mandatory tourist card
required
Return or onward travel ticket
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Accommodation booking or host address
recommended
Travel/medical insurance for the trip
recommended
Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic country
situational
Copies of passport and travel documents stored separately
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist card (on arrival)US$10Mandatory for all visa-exempt visitors; paid in cash at the port of entry
Tourist visaUS$0Not required for Finnish citizens
Stay extension (optional)approx. US$25-30Paid at a Migracion office for up to 30 extra days; amount varies
Total estimateUS$10US$40incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Finland is on Nicaragua's Category A visa-exempt list
EU nationals, including Finns, are explicitly exempt from a visa and admitted for short tourist stays.
High
/02
Visa-free status retained after the 2026 reform
Decree 002-2026 (effective 16 Feb 2026) cancelled some countries' exemptions but kept EU, US, UK, Canada, Switzerland, Japan and Australia visa-free.
High
/03
Short tourist stay within the 90-day limit
The exemption covers tourism and short visits of up to 90 days, which fits typical holiday trips.
High
/04
Tourist card is an entry fee, not a visa
The US$10 tourist card is an administrative charge collected on arrival and does not change the visa-free verdict.
Medium
/05
Onward travel and funds requirements met
Visa-free admission is conditional on holding a return ticket and sufficient funds, which most tourists satisfy.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Finland to Nicaragua route verified
Confirmed visa-free status for Finnish ordinary passports under Nicaragua's Category A exemption, retained after Decree 002-2026; 90-day stay with US$10 tourist card on arrival.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
No. Finland is on Nicaragua's visa-exempt Category A list, so Finnish ordinary passport holders can enter for tourism for up to 90 days without a visa.
What is the US$10 charge on arrival?+
How long can I stay in Nicaragua?+
Did Nicaragua's 2026 visa reform affect Finland?+
How much passport validity do I need?+
Does ETIAS or the Schengen rule apply to this trip?+
/11 — 护照工具

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