Nicaragua Beach Holidays

You can visit Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.

You may be refused entry if you do not have an onward ticket.

The US dollar in cash or travellers cheques is the only freely exchangeable foreign currency.

You must pay an arrival tax of 10 US dollars in cash on entry.

Children with Nicaraguan nationality may need special documents to leave with one parent.

Electronic smoking devices like e-cigarettes are banned and will be confiscated at the border.

Keep car windows closed and doors locked while driving to reduce the risk of crime.

Use only radio-dispatched or authorised red-plate taxis and check the driver's visible ID before getting in.

Do not exchange money on the street, as you could be assaulted or targeted by muggers.

Avoid visiting markets, bus stations, the old cathedral in Managua, and poorer areas of towns after dark on foot.

Do not become involved with drugs of any kind, as possession can lead to imprisonment.

Do not use drones, as they are prohibited and you must hand them in to the authorities.

Avoid driving at night due to poor road conditions, no street lighting on main highways, and low driving standards.