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NicaraguaNicaragua visa requirements for Dominican Republic citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Dominican 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 Dominican 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 Dominican Republic passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 61 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Nicaragua Dirección General de Migración | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Nicaragua entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dominican Republic citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Dominican 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 Dominican 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 Dominican 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.