Current travel advisories for Nicaragua
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Last Update: Thursday, 25. April 2024 at 08:17
Please reconsider your need to travel to Nicaragua.
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Current situation : 3.6 / 5
Nicaragua is a country in North America (Central America) with around 6 million citizens and a land mass of 129,494 km². We detected travel advisories from 5 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.4 / 5
Nicaragua shares land borders with Honduras and Costa Rica. For these countries, the individual warning index is 3.4 (Honduras) and 3.3 (Costa Rica). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/nicaragua
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution in Nicaragua due to violent crime and potential for civil unrest (level 2 of 4).
Danger level: 2
Exercise increased caution / Some Risk.
Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/nicaragua
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution.
Danger level: 3
Exercise a high degree of caution.
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/NI
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
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Danger level: 3
Travel with higher caution..
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with updates to information on arbitrary enforcement of laws.
Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to arbitrary enforcement of laws, the risk of wrongful detention, and limited healthcare availability. Exercise increased caution in Nicaragua due to crime.
Country Summary: Throughout Nicaragua, government and law enforcement officials continue to target individuals and organizations seen as opponents of President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo. U.S. citizens, including dual Nicaraguan-U.S. citizens, have been subject to revocation of Nicaraguan citizenship, reentry bans, expulsion, and other actions. The government and its affiliated groups have been reported to:
Arbitrarily prevent individuals from entering or departing Nicaragua by air or land for perceived associations.
Search personal phones, computers, and documents for anti-government content, limit photography of government property, and sometimes seize devices.
Systematically target individuals for political reasons, regardless of nationality, including former allies, political activists, business representatives, clergy, human rights advocates, civil society leaders, academics, and members of the press.
Arbitrarily target pro-democracy advocates and their family members.
Confiscate privately-owned land, residences, financial assets, and personal property without warning or due process.
Arbitrarily detain, accuse, and charge individuals with terrorism, money laundering, and organized crime offenses for political reasons without respect for fair trial guarantees.
U.S. citizen residents of Nicaragua also report increased scrutiny of alleged political speech.
U.S. citizens arrested in Nicaragua may find themselves subject to prolonged detention without charges or respect of fair trial guarantees. The judicial process lacks transparency, especially in politically motivated arrests and property dispute cases. Political influence and pressure may influence the outcome of legal proceedings.
The Department has determined the risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by the Government of Nicaragua exists.
Travelers should exercise increased caution and be alert to the risks of crime, including violent crimes such as sexual assault and armed robbery.
Poor infrastructure in parts of the country limits the Embassy’s ability to assist U.S. citizens in emergencies. U.S. government personnel under Chief of Mission security responsibility may be subject to restrictions on their movements at any time.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Nicaragua.
Danger level: 4
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If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 6 million
- Covering landmass
- 129,494 km²
- Electricity
- 120V - 60Hz
- Currency
- Cordoba (NIO)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- NI
- Phone prefix
- +505
- Top Level Domain
- .ni
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 1900
Airports in Nicaragua (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Nicaragua.
Is Nicaragua safe to travel in 2020?
There are some travel advisories for Nicaragua. With a risk index of 3.6 out of 5 possible point, we suggest you consult your local authorities before booking a flight.
How many countries have issued advisories for Nicaragua?
We currently know of 5 countries having issued advisories for Nicaragua.
What countries does Nicaragua share land borders with?
Nicaragua shares land borders with Honduras and Costa Rica. For these countries, the individual warning index is 3.4 (Honduras) and 3.3 (Costa Rica). See danger map of the region.