Nicaragua visa requirementsFor travelers with an ordinary passport from Thailand

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Your destinationNicaragua

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at an eligible arrival point.

For tourism in Nicaragua, travelers using an ordinary passport from Thailand should prepare for a visa on arrival.

Check Nicaragua’s current visitor requirementsView entry steps
Government fee
Tourist card: USD 10 per person.
Passport validity
At least 6 months after arrival
Your permitted stay
Check the permission granted at entry

Prepare for your arrival visa

Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.

  1. Confirm the visa-on-arrival route

    Check with the destination’s immigration authority that a visa on arrival is available for your passport and trip.

  2. Prepare for visa issuance on arrival

    Keep your passport and supporting documents ready. Confirm the fee, accepted payment method and eligible point of entry before departure.

  3. Check the visa you receive

    Check the passport details, permitted stay and entry conditions on the visa issued to you.

Check Nicaragua’s current visitor requirementsOfficial arrival guidance

Check your trip dates

Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.

Compare these dates with your actual permission, which may allow a shorter stay. Passport condition, blank pages, previous visits and other entry conditions still apply. Your dates stay in this browser.

What to prepare for your trip

Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.

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Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.

Costs & timing

Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.

Government fees

Tourist card
USD 10

Nicaragua at a glance

Capital
Managua
Currency
NIO
Calling code
+505

Questions for this route

Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Thailand need a visa for Nicaragua?

For tourism in Nicaragua, travelers using an ordinary passport from Thailand should prepare for a visa on arrival.

How much passport validity do I need?

At least 6 months after arrival.

How much is the government fee?

Tourist card: USD 10 per person. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.

What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?

This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.

Does my country of residence change the answer?

Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.

Official websites

Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.

Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism (INTUR), Tourism in Nicaragua

Check Nicaragua’s current visitor requirements

Nicaragua’s tourism authority links to the Ministry of the Interior’s nationality-specific visa procedure. Check the current entry category and conditions for your passport before booking.

About this guide

This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.

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