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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit NI?

UK ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for tourism in Nicaragua. You can stay up to 90 days; you only pay a US$10 tourist card fee in cash on arrival. British citizens travelling to Nicaragua for tourism enjoy visa-free entry for stays of up to 90 days. No visa needs to be arranged before departure. On arrival you simply purchase a Nicaraguan tourist card for US$10 (paid in cash) and pass through immigration. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and immigration officers may ask for proof of onward or return travel and sufficient funds. Stays can be extended once by up to 30 additional days for a fee at a Migration office before the initial period expires. Note that Nicaragua is part of the Central America-4 (CA-4) border control agreement with Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras: the 90-day clock runs across all four countries combined and does not reset when crossing internal CA-4 borders. A separate departure tax (around US$35) usually applies but is typically already included in international air ticket prices. Importantly, a March 2026 UK rule change requiring Nicaraguan nationals to obtain a UK visitor visa affects travel TO the UK and has no effect on UK citizens visiting Nicaragua.
VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE 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.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free entry (tourist card purchased on arrival)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days (extendable by 30 days)
per entry
Entries
Single visit per entry; CA-4 region shares the 90-day allowance
from issue date
Visa fee
US$10 tourist card on arrival (cash)
consular fee only
Processing time
On arrival – issued at the immigration counter
standard track
Validity
Stay valid up to 90 days from entry; passport must be valid 6+ months
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport validity
Ensure your UK passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Nicaragua and has a blank page for stamps.
· 6+ months validity· Blank page
/02
Book return or onward travel
Arrange a return or onward ticket out of Nicaragua (or the CA-4 region). Immigration officers can refuse entry without proof of onward travel.
· Return/onward ticket
/03
Prepare proof of funds and accommodation
Carry evidence of sufficient funds for your stay and details of your accommodation or itinerary in case officers ask.
· Proof of funds· Accommodation details
/04
Bring US$10 in cash for the tourist card
On arrival you must pay a US$10 tourist card fee in cash. Have small US dollar bills ready as card payment may not be accepted.
· US$10 cash
/05
Clear immigration
Present your passport, pay the tourist card fee, and receive your entry stamp granting up to 90 days. No advance visa is required.
· Passport· Entry stamp
/06
Track your 90-day CA-4 allowance
Remember the 90 days are shared across Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Extend at a Migration office before expiry if you need longer.
· CA-4 region· Extension at Migración
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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UK passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date
required
At least one blank passport page
recommended
US$10 cash for the tourist card on arrival
required
Return or onward ticket
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Accommodation booking or itinerary
recommended
US$35 departure tax (usually included in airfare)
recommended
Travel/medical insurance
recommended
Awareness of shared CA-4 90-day limit
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist card (on arrival)US$10Paid in cash at immigration on entry
Stay extension (optional)approx. US$25Paid at a Migración office to add up to 30 days
Departure taxUS$35Usually already included in international air ticket price
Total estimateUS$10US$45incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visa-free tourist access
UK citizens are on Nicaragua's visa-exempt list and may enter for tourism without arranging a visa in advance.
High
/02
Tourist card fee on arrival
All visa-exempt visitors (except CA-4 neighbours) must buy a US$10 tourist card in cash at entry.
High
/03
Onward ticket checks
Travellers can be refused entry if they cannot show a return or onward ticket.
Medium
/04
CA-4 shared stay limit
The 90-day allowance is shared across Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras and does not reset at internal borders.
Medium
/05
Passport validity shortfall
Entry can be denied if the passport is not valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
Low
/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
United Kingdom to Nicaragua route verified
Confirmed visa-free entry for UK ordinary passport holders for up to 90 days against GOV.UK and Nicaragua visa policy sources. Noted US$10 tourist card on arrival and that the March 2026 UK visa change affects Nicaraguans entering the UK, not UK citizens visiting Nicaragua.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UK citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
No. British ordinary passport holders can enter Nicaragua visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days. You only buy a US$10 tourist card on arrival.
How much is the tourist card and how do I pay?+
How long can I stay in Nicaragua?+
Does the recent UK visa change affect my trip to Nicaragua?+
What is the CA-4 agreement and how does it affect me?+
What passport validity do I need?+
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