New Zealand passport → Nicaragua
Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
eVisa (apply online)
New Zealander passport holders need an eVisa for Nicaragua. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (90 days).
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Nicaragua at a glance
- Capital
- Managua
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +505
- Region
- Central America
Nicaragua for other passports
- New ZealandeVisa
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 New Zealander passport holders
BelizeVisa-free
Costa RicaVisa-free90 days
El SalvadorVisa-free180 days
GuatemalaVisa-free90 days
HondurasVisa-free90 days
MexicoVisa-free180 days
PanamaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
New Zealander passport holders need an eVisa for Nicaragua. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can New Zealander citizens stay in Nicaragua?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can New Zealander citizens get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?
153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #11 of 94 (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.