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Guatemala visa requirements for Nicaragua citizens (2026)

Visa-free · up to 90 days. No. Nicaragua passport holders do not need a visa for Guatemala for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free for up to 90 days, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Guatemala entry requirements for Nicaragua citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
90 days

What to bring to Guatemala

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Guatemala at a glance for travellers

  • 86 of 198 passports can enter Guatemala without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Nicaragua passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 103 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 portalGuatemala Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Guatemala 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 Nicaragua citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

No. Nicaragua passport holders do not need a visa for Guatemala for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

How long can Nicaragua passport holders stay in Guatemala?

Up to 90 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do Nicaragua passport holders need for Guatemala?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Nicaragua passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Guatemala?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.