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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Netherlands citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Netherlands vs Nicaragua: passport comparison

Netherlands

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #10 · mobility 171.3

Nicaragua

73

visa-free countries

Global rank: #86 · mobility 132.6
71

countries both Netherlands and Nicaragua can enter visa-free together

Netherlands + Nicaragua: passport compatibility

64%

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

Where Netherlands and Nicaragua travel together — by entry type:

71 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
71 access differs

Where Netherlands 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 (71)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Andorra 90 days #47
Argentina 90 days #44
Austria 90 days #13
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 28 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Belgium 90 days #6
Belize 30 days #99
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Brazil 90 days #43
Bulgaria 90 days #35
Chile 90 days #45
Croatia 90 days #22
Cyprus 90 days #36
Czech Republic 90 days #25
Denmark 90 days #11
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Estonia 90 days #26
Finland 90 days #3
France 90 days #4
Germany 90 days #7
Greece 90 days #17
Grenada 90 days #65
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hungary 90 days #21
Iceland 90 days #38
Ireland 90 days #18
Italy 90 days #8
Kosovo 90 days #107
Latvia 90 days #34
Liechtenstein 90 days #39
Lithuania 90 days #37
Luxembourg 90 days #9
Malaysia 30 days #41
Malta 90 days #29
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Monaco 90 days #42
Montenegro 90 days #76
North Macedonia 90 days #82
Norway 90 days #15
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Paraguay 90 days #64
Philippines 30 days #128
Poland 90 days #19
Portugal 90 days #14
Romania 90 days #33
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
San Marino 90 days #49
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Slovakia 90 days #23
Slovenia 90 days #30
Spain 90 days #2
Sweden 90 days #5
Switzerland 90 days #16
Taiwan 90 days #79
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Turkey 90 days #94
Uruguay 90 days #50
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vatican 90 days #60
Venezuela 90 days #90

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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 Netherlands citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Citizens of Netherlands can visit Nicaragua visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Netherlands citizens stay in Nicaragua without a visa?
Netherlands passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Netherlands or Nicaragua?
The Netherlands passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 73. Global rank: Netherlands #10, Nicaragua #86.
Where can Netherlands and Nicaragua citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 71 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 Netherlands and Nicaragua?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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