Nicaragua passport → Costa Rica

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Visa required in advance

Nicaraguan passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Costa Rica at a glance

Capital: San José
Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +506
Region: Central America

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Costa Rica for other passports

NicaraguaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Central America for Nicaraguan passport holders

BelizeVisa-free90 days
El SalvadorVisa-free90 days
GuatemalaVisa-free90 days
HondurasVisa-free90 days
PanamaVisa-free90 days
MexicoVisa required

Common questions

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Nicaraguan passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Nicaraguan citizens stay in Costa Rica?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Nicaraguan citizens get a visa on arrival in Costa Rica?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Nicaraguan citizens visit without a visa?

108 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nicaragua passport ranks #42 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.