India Visa Requirements for Nicaraguan Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Nicaraguan passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
- e-Arrival Card submitted online before arrival [5]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa costs USD 25.
- •The Government of India does not authorize any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so only pay through the official portal. [1]
How to apply
- Fill in the visa application online on the official Government of India website, indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1]
- Pay the USD 25 e-Visa fee through the same official portal.
- Complete and submit the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arriving in India, through boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport and the printed or digital e-Visa approval letter at immigration.
Before you fly
- •Entry requires a valid passport together with a regular visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card, except for travellers exempt under bilateral arrangements. [1]
- •The e-Arrival Card is arrival information, not a visa, and must be submitted online within 72 hours before arrival. [5]
- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
No agent or intermediary is authorized to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card; avoid anyone offering this service for a fee. [1]
Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so most travellers must hold a visa before flying. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Nicaraguan citizens stay in India?
Up to 60 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do I need a visa before travelling to India?
Yes. Apply online for an e-Visa before travel. Visa on arrival is limited to Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports.
Is the e-Arrival Card the same as a visa?
No. It is arrival information only, submitted online within 72 hours before arrival via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official mobile app.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Nicaraguan citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.