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Nicaragua visa requirements for Central African Republic citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Central African Republic passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Nicaragua entry requirements for Central African Republic citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Nicaragua

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Nicaragua at a glance for travellers

  • 162 of 198 passports can enter Nicaragua without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Central African Republic passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 46 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalNicaragua Dirección General de Migración23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Nicaragua entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Central African Republic citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Central African Republic passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Central African Republic passport holders need for Nicaragua?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Central African Republic passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Nicaragua?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.