🇳🇮 Nicaragua visa requirements for Haitian citizens
Yes — Haitian citizens need a visa to enter Nicaragua, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Haiti passport holders
Haitian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Nicaragua. Applications generally go through a Nicaragua embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Nicaragua immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Haitian passport ranks #171 worldwide, opening 49 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (15 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Nicaragua is not among them — it is one of the 103 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Nicaraguan citizens can enter Haiti visa-free · 90 days.
Central America is closed to spontaneous travel for Haitian passport holders: none of its 7 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Nicaragua
- Capital
- Managua
- Region
- Central America
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba (C$)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Haitian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Yes — Haitian citizens need a visa to enter Nicaragua, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Nicaragua?
The currency in Nicaragua is the Nicaraguan córdoba (C$). The capital city is Managua.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Haitian citizens traveling to Nicaragua. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Nicaragua embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.