Do German passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua?
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How we checkKein Visum. German passport holders visit Nicaragua visa-free for up to 90 days, with a tourist card fee.
The Auswärtiges Amt says German citizens need no visa for stays of up to 90 days, but that a tourist card is required on entry and costs 10 US dollars at Managua airport. It also warns of entry refusals linked to social media posts, journalistic or development work, and political activity.
Source: Auswärtiges Amt (German Federal Foreign Office). Checked Oct 3, 2026See the source
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- "Deutsche Staatsangehörige benötigen für die Einreise nach und Aufenthalte in Nicaragua bis zu 90 Tagen kein Visum."
- Passport validity
- 6 months on entry
- "Reisedokumente müssen bei Einreise noch mindestens sechs Monate gültig sein."
- Tourist card
- 10 USD at Managua airport
- 13 USD at other border crossings such as Peñas Blancas; an exit fee of 3 USD applies except at Managua airport. Cash only; the card itself is valid for 30 days while the stay may run to 90.
- Entry form
- 7 days ahead by land or sea
- For entry by land or sea, send the migration form to [email protected] seven days in advance; airlines handle it for air arrivals.
- Entry refusals
- Possible
- Authorities may search the internet about you; the Auswärtiges Amt advises against joining protests or political gatherings.