America > Nicaragua: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 18 491
Active cases: 14 041
Recovered: 4 225
Deaths: 225
Vaccination count: 6.2 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Masks are not required
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Nicaragua is open for tourism.
Effective Thursday, June 16, 2022, fully-vaccinated travelers to Nicaragua will no longer have to take a COVID-19 test to enter the country.
The change in protocols states that travelers of all ages and nationalities should only provide at any of the country’s entry ports their vaccination card of two doses or more, independently of the year they were vaccinated.
In addition, those who have received two different doses or have applied only one shot of Sputnik Light or Janssen/J&J will also be eligible for entering with their vaccine card, record, or certificate.
Unvaccinated travelers —both children and adults — will require a negative test that should be made within 72 hours prior to arrival. Those who are flying from Asia, Oceania, and Africa will have 92 hours before arriving to make their test.
The only test accepted is RT-PCR. All unvaccinated travelers will have to present digital or printed test results when arriving at the country’s border.
Non-nationals will have to complete an online immigration form that is available on the official website (https://solicitudes.migob.gob.ni/Tramites/RegistroN) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is recommended to complete this form at least 7 days before arrival.
Tests: Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Quarantine: No
No quarantine required
Information updated on 2023-03-08.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: No
There are no social distancing restrictions in place at the moment.
Mask use
Masks are not required
Gatherings: Allowed
No restriction
Restaurants and bars: Fully Open
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
