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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Suriname citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Visa on arrival

Suriname citizens can get a visa on arrival for Nicaragua — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Suriname vs Nicaragua: passport comparison

Suriname

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #118 · mobility 94.1

Nicaragua

73

visa-free countries

Global rank: #86 · mobility 132.6
20

countries both Suriname and Nicaragua can enter visa-free together

Suriname + Nicaragua: passport compatibility

60%

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

Where Suriname and Nicaragua travel together — by entry type:

20 both visa-free
28 both visa on arrival
37 both e-visa / eTA
33 both need a visa
79 access differs

Where Suriname 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.

How the entry rule changed: Suriname → 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 Suriname → 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
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 Suriname 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

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Suriname citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Suriname citizens can get a visa on arrival for Nicaragua — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Suriname or Nicaragua?
The Nicaragua passport is stronger: 73 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Suriname #118, Nicaragua #86.
Where can Suriname and Nicaragua citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 20 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 Suriname and Nicaragua?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Suriname passport ranking

Where else the Suriname passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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