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Do Venezuela citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

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Venezuela citizens need a visa to enter Nicaragua. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Venezuela vs Nicaragua: passport comparison

Venezuela

71

visa-free countries

Global rank: #90 · mobility 129.3

Nicaragua

73

visa-free countries

Global rank: #86 · mobility 132.6
60

countries both Venezuela and Nicaragua can enter visa-free together

Venezuela + Nicaragua: passport compatibility

81%

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

Where Venezuela and Nicaragua travel together — by entry type:

60 both visa-free
29 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
37 both need a visa
37 access differs

Where Venezuela 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: Venezuela → 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 Venezuela → 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 Venezuela 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

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Venezuela citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Venezuela citizens need a visa to enter Nicaragua. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Venezuela or Nicaragua?
The Nicaragua passport is stronger: 73 visa-free countries versus 71. Global rank: Venezuela #90, Nicaragua #86.
Where can Venezuela and Nicaragua citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 60 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. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Venezuela and Nicaragua?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Venezuela passport ranking

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

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