Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · NicaraguaPassport Atlas
Colombia passport to Nicaragua
Colombia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Nicaragua lets 162 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Colombia is one of them.
- Colombia passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Nicaragua passports get “eVisa” in Colombia.
Nearby passports travelling to Nicaragua
Open to Colombia passports near Nicaragua
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
ColombiaNicaragua- Typical duration
- 4.6 hours
- From
- BOG · MDE · CLO
- To
- MGA · BEF · PUZ
Usual hubs
United States · 11.7 hours
Panama · 4.6 hours
El Salvador · 5.5 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Colombia
Country profile
Capital
Bogotá
Population
53.1 million
Area
1,138,910 km²
Currency
Colombian peso COP
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
3.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
5.8%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Mestizo and White87.6%
- Afro-Colombian6.8%
- Indigenous4.3%
- unspecified1.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Nicaragua
Country profile
Capital
Managua
Population
6.8 million
Area
129,494 km²
Currency
Nicaraguan córdoba NIO
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
43,757 · 2024
Migrant share
0.6%
Ethnic groups
- Mestizo69%
- White17%
- Black9%
- Indigenous5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+505
Airports
MGA · BEF · PUZ · RNI
Highlights
- Granada
- Ometepe
- León Cathedral
Colombia · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Colombia passport need a visa for Nicaragua?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Nicaragua typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Nicaragua mission.
What about a Nicaragua passport entering Colombia?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.