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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Does a Cameroonian need a visa for Nicaragua ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ?

Visa required

Yes. Cameroonian passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Nicaragua before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Cameroonian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Nicaragua or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for Nicaragua: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 14 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Nicaragua at a glance

Capital: Managua ยท Currency: Nicaraguan cรณrdoba (NIO, C$) ยท Official languages: Spanish ยท Calling code: +505

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Nicaragua uses plug types A, B, Cameroon uses C, E. Mains voltage differs (Nicaragua: 120 V; Cameroon: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Nicaragua for Cameroonian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Nicaraguan passport holders visiting Cameroon: Nicaraguan passport holders need a visa for Cameroon, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Cameroonian passport at a glance

22visa-free
1ETA
25visa on arrival
46e-Visa
104visa required

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Questions

Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Cameroonian passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Nicaragua before travelling.

Does a Nicaraguan need a visa for Cameroon?

Nicaraguan passport holders need a visa for Cameroon, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.