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Nicaragua passport to Jamaica
Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Jamaica lets 124 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Nicaragua is not one of them.
- Nicaragua passports get “Visa required” at 41 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Jamaica passports get “On arrival” in Nicaragua.
Nearby passports travelling to Jamaica
Open to Nicaragua passports near Jamaica
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
NicaraguaJamaica- Typical duration
- 4.1 hours
- From
- MGA · BEF · PUZ
- To
- MBJ · KIN · OCJ
Usual hubs
United States · 9.8 hours
Panama · 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.
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.
Jamaica
Country profile
Capital
Kingston
Population
2.8 million
Area
10,991 km²
Currency
Jamaican dollar JMD
Languages
English, Jamaican Patois
Time zone
UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
24,007 · 2024
Migrant share
0.8%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Black92.1%
- mixed6.1%
- East Indian0.8%
- unspecified0.7%
- other0.4%
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+1
Airports
MBJ · KIN · OCJ · KTP
Highlights
- Dunn's River Falls
- Seven Mile Beach
- Bob Marley Museum
Nicaragua · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Nicaragua passport need a visa for Jamaica?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Jamaica immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Jamaica typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Jamaica mission.
What about a Jamaica passport entering Nicaragua?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.