NicaraguaFrance: Visa-free

NicaraguaFrance

Do Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for France?

Visa-free

No. Nicaragua passport holders do not need a visa to visit France for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,894 km, straight line (~10h 58m nonstop)

Visa-free access to France126 of 230 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Nicaragua: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for France?

No. Nicaragua passport holders do not need a visa to visit France for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can Nicaragua citizens stay in France without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is France from Nicaragua?

About 8,894 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 58m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in France?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in France?

112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18.

What time zone is France in?

Paris (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Paris?

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter France without a visa?

126 of the 230 nationalities this site tracks can enter France visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Nicaragua

Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is a country in Central America, comprising 130,370 square kilometers (50,340 sq mi). With a population of 7,097,329 as of 2026, it is the third-most populous country in Central America after Guatemala and Honduras, and the largest by area in all of Central America.

CapitalManagua

RegionCentral America

Population7M

Area130,373 km²

CurrencyNicaraguan córdoba (1 USD ≈ 36.79 NIO)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+505

Drives on theright

TimezoneManagua (UTC-6)

Nearest airportAugusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 11 km

Emergency number115 / 118 / 120 / 128

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,173 (2025)

Tourist arrivals474K (2020)

Climate in Managua

Warmest April, coolest November, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, July, August, December.

Monthly climate normals for Managua, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	33°C	23.8°C	9mm	346h
February	34.1°C	23.9°C	4mm	337h
March	34.3°C	23.7°C	11mm	368h
April	36.3°C	24.7°C	6mm	356h
May	33.4°C	25.3°C	302mm	300h
June	30.5°C	24.7°C	173mm	293h
July	31.3°C	24.6°C	119mm	340h
August	31.3°C	24.8°C	143mm	310h
September	30.9°C	24.3°C	257mm	308h
October	29.8°C	24.2°C	302mm	274h
November	28.8°C	23.9°C	369mm	258h
December	31°C	23.4°C	20mm	338h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America by area and the least densely populated. Nicaraguans like to refer to their country as the "país de lagos y volcanes"; the country of lakes and volcanoes. And those are indeed striking features as Nicaragua contains the largest freshwater body in Central America, Lake Nicaragua or Cocibolca. Inside Lake Nicaragua the famed Volcano Concepcion on Ometepe rises to about a mile in altitude, but other volcanoes such as Momotombo or Mombacho are also impressive.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

León Cathedral
Ruínas de León Viejo

Upcoming public holidays

December 8, 2026Immaculate Conception

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 31, 2026New Year's Eve

Full source list on About.

About France

France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the northeast; Switzerland to the east; Italy and Monaco to the southeast; Andorra and Spain to the south; and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its 18 integral regions, five of which are overseas, span a combined area of 632,702 km2 (244,288 sq mi), with a total population estimated at over 69.1 million in 2026. Its capital, largest city and main cultural and economic centre is Paris, with a metropolitan population of over 13 million.

CapitalParis

RegionWestern Europe

Population68.7M

Area551,695 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+33

Drives on theright

TimezoneParis (UTC+2)

Nearest airportParis-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites71

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$48,986 (2025)

Tourist arrivals117.1M (2020)

Climate in Paris

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Paris, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.9°C	2.9°C	32mm	138h
February	11.4°C	5.3°C	112mm	148h
March	12°C	3.8°C	70mm	236h
April	19.7°C	7.7°C	27mm	352h
May	20.6°C	9.3°C	30mm	357h
June	22.7°C	13.2°C	48mm	348h
July	25.4°C	14.2°C	12mm	362h
August	27°C	16.7°C	34mm	346h
September	23.3°C	13.3°C	33mm	293h
October	15.1°C	9.2°C	96mm	171h
November	12.9°C	5.8°C	20mm	175h
December	8.6°C	3.8°C	136mm	114h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

France is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown by the countless cafés, picturesque villages, and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers and artists, or to immerse in the beautiful language it gave to the world. Others still are drawn to the country's geographical diversity, with its long coastlines, massive mountain ranges and breathtaking farmland vistas. France is famously home to Paris, the enchanting City of Love, where romance dances in the air and every corner whispers sweet nothings.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
Abbey of Fontenay
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
Beaches of the D-Day Landings, Normandy, 1944
Belfries of Belgium and France
Bertrimoutier Franco-German war cemetery
Canal du Midi
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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