Peru passport → Nicaragua
Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Peruvian passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).
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.
Nicaragua at a glance
- Capital
- Managua
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +505
- Region
- Central America
Nicaragua for other passports
- PeruVisa required
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 Peruvian passport holders
BelizeVisa-free30 days
Costa RicaVisa-free90 days
El SalvadorVisa-free90 days
GuatemalaVisa-free90 days
HondurasVisa-free30 days
PanamaVisa-free90 days
MexicoVisa required
Common questions
Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Peruvian passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Peruvian citizens stay in Nicaragua?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Peruvian citizens get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Peruvian citizens visit without a visa?
129 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Peru passport ranks #28 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.