
Nicaragua Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 126 Countries
The Nicaragua passport currently ranks 45th globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 126 destinations worldwide. This Central American travel document has shown steady improvement in global mobility since 2006, when it ranked 33rd with access to 75 countries, reaching its peak of 130 visa-free destinations in 2024. Nicaraguan passport holders enjoy moderate international travel freedom, with access to key regions including much of Latin America, parts of Europe through the Schengen area, and select Asian countries. While not among the world's most powerful passports, it provides citizens with reasonable mobility for tourism, business, and cultural exchange across multiple continents.
Quick Statistics for Nicaragua passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Top Visa-Free Destinations for Nicaraguan Citizens
Popular destinations where Nicaragua passport holders can travel without a visa:
| Country | Maximum Stay | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 90 days | EC | |
| Up to 90 days | PA | |
| Up to 90 days | DO | |
| Up to 90 days | GT | |
| Up to 90 days | HN |
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Nicaragua passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
89 countries
Albania
Andorra
Anguilla
Argentina
Aruba
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Chile
Cook Islands
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Malaysia
Malta
Mayotte
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Montserrat
Netherlands
New Caledonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Reunion
Romania
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Trinidad and Tobago
Türkiye
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican City
Venezuela
British Virgin Islands
Suriname
Grenada
St. Helena
🛬 Visa on Arrival
30 countries
Madagascar
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jordan
Laos
Macao (SAR China)
Maldives
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Palau Islands
Rwanda
Samoa
St. Lucia
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Djibouti
Egypt
Marshall Islands
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
7 countries
Sri Lanka
South Korea
Kenya
United Kingdom
Seychelles
St. Kitts and Nevis
Russian Federation
💻 E-Visa
39 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Benin
Colombia
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
India
Kyrgyzstan
Pakistan
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
Tajikistan
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uganda
Vietnam
Guinea
Kazakhstan
Botswana
Bahrain
Cameroon
Armenia
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Oman
Syria
Cuba
Thailand
Indonesia
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
Liberia
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
61 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Brunei
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Eritrea
Falkland Islands
Fiji
The Gambia
Ghana
Guam
Guyana
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Iraq
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Kiribati
Lebanon
Libya
Malawi
Mali
Mexico
Mongolia
Morocco
Myanmar
Nauru
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Palestinian Territory
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Puerto Rico
American Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sudan
eSwatini
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
United States
Vanuatu
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Senegal
Kuwait
Lesotho
Historical Ranking Trend
Nicaragua's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Declined by 12 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Nicaragua Passport & Travel Resources
Access official government resources for passport services, travel advisories, and visa information:
Compare Nicaragua Passport with Other Passports
See how Nicaragua's passport compares with other AMERICAS in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #45 | 126 | 28/100 | 78/100 | |
| #35 | 142 | 72/100 | 65/100 | |
| #38 | 134 | 42/100 | 62/100 | |
| #39 | 133 | 42/100 | 61/100 | |
| #40 | 131 | 62/100 | 74/100 | |
| #41 | 130 | 42/100 | 59/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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