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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

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Citizens of Madagascar can visit Nicaragua visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSAug 2026
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Madagascar → Nicaragua
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Madagascar vs Nicaragua: passport comparison

Madagascar

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #157 · mobility 79.7

Nicaragua

73

visa-free countries

Global rank: #86 · mobility 132.6
14

countries both Madagascar and Nicaragua can enter visa-free together

Madagascar + Nicaragua: passport compatibility

59%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Madagascar and Nicaragua travel together — by entry type:

14 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
41 both need a visa
81 access differs

Where Madagascar and Nicaragua can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (14)

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How the entry rule changed: Madagascar → Nicaragua

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Madagascar → Nicaragua rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

0passports gained easier entry to Nicaragua
7passports saw Nicaragua tighten its rules
3rule changes for the Madagascar passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Madagascar goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Nicaragua

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Citizens of Madagascar can visit Nicaragua visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Madagascar citizens stay in Nicaragua without a visa?
Madagascar passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Madagascar or Nicaragua?
The Nicaragua passport is stronger: 73 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Madagascar #157, Nicaragua #86.
Where can Madagascar and Nicaragua citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Nicaragua?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Madagascar and Nicaragua?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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