Dominican Republic passport → Nicaragua

Do Dominican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Visa-free entry90 days

Dominican passport holders can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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Nicaragua at a glance

Capital: Managua
Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +505
Region: Central America

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Nicaragua for other passports

Dominican RepublicVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Central America for Dominican passport holders

El SalvadorVisa-free180 days
HondurasVisa-free30 days
PanamaVisa-free90 days
BelizeVisa required
Costa RicaVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
MexicoVisa required

Common questions

Do Dominican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Dominican passport holders can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Dominican citizens stay in Nicaragua?

Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Dominican citizens get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Dominican citizens visit without a visa?

73 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Dominican Republic passport ranks #57 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.