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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua?

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No visa for tourists. Australian passport holders can visit Nicaragua for up to 90 days.

Smartraveller describes a tourist card that permits a visit of up to 90 days, and says you need a visa only if you are not a tourist or plan to stay longer. You need a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and evidence of enough money. Entry conditions can change at short notice, so confirm with a Nicaraguan embassy.

Source: Smartraveller, Australian Government. Checked Oct 3, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: Up to 90 days; Smartraveller: the tourist card "permits you to visit Nicaragua for up to 90 days", dated from first entry into any CA-4 country.
Documents to show: Passport, onward ticket, funds; "A valid passport", "a return or onward ticket" and "evidence you have enough money for your visit".
Airport tax: Pay on arrival; You pay an airport tax on arrival; the airline ticket usually includes the departure tax from Managua.
Overstay: Fine, possible exclusion; You may be fined, forced to leave and unable to enter other CA-4 countries.

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