Visa Requirements
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Official Requirement
Visa on arrival
for Philippines citizens travelling to Nicaragua
Some nationalities may obtain a visa upon arrival at Nicaraguan ports of entry. Travellers should confirm eligibility in advance with the nearest Nicaraguan embassy or consulate.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No pre-application needed. Nicaragua issues visas on arrival — pay the fee and present your documents at the port of entry.
Lake Nicaragua
At a glance
Key facts for Filipino citizens visiting Nicaragua
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Official source
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Step by step
How Filipino citizens enter Nicaragua
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Prepare for the border desk in Nicaragua: the visa is issued on arrival, so bring whatever the official page lists, including a means to pay any fee.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Questions
What Filipino citizens ask about entering Nicaragua
Yes, but it is issued at the border. Filipino citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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