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Nicaragua visa requirements for New Zealand citizens

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

New Zealand citizens do not need a tourist visa to travel to Nicaragua in 2024. New Zealand passport holders can stay in Nicaragua for a short period, up to 90 days. Please review the information below to ensure a smooth and safe trip.

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Updated: 11/03/2024.

Entry requirements

visa free

Duration of stay

90 days

Purpose of travel

Tourism

Passport validity for travel to Nicaragua

Passport must be valid for 6 months on arrival.

Is it safe to travel to Nicaragua?

Nicaragua has a current risk level of 3.60 (out of 5). We highly recommend to reconsider your need to travel to Nicaragua. The safety index is derived from travel advisories issued by independent 5 sources.

Safety index is provided by www.travel-advisory.info: 11/03/2024.

Nicaragua customs rules

Duty-free allowance

Tobacco limit

Restricted to travellers 21 years and over. One of the following:

  • 400 cigarettes;
  • 25 cigars; or
  • 500 grams of tobacco.

Bringing alcohol

  • Restricted to travellers 21 years and over;
  • 5 litres of alcohol.

Other goods

  • 2kg of confectionary.
  • Personal goods, including clothing, jewelry, medicine, one computer, etc.
  • Goods other than personal goods up to a value of US$2000.
Find more information on the customs regulations of Nicaragua page.

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