COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Nicaragua (23 July Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreign nationals are allowed to enter.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No

• No test is required on arrival. Health screening procedures are in place at airports and other points of entry.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates obtained outside of Nicaragua are accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Arriving travellers are required to present a negative COVID-19 certificate from a test performed no longer than 72 hours before entering Nicaragua.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Passengers with a valid negative PCR test certificate and without any symptoms of the COVID-19 disease will not be required to enter quarantine. However, arriving asymptomatic travellers with a valid PCR test result will be contacted by health officials for health monitoring up to 14 days after arrival.

• Arriving residents and nationals without a valid COVID-19 PCR test certificate must enter quarantine upon arrival.

Recommended Border App

• No

• There is currently no recommended contact tracing or COVID-19 apps for use in Nicaragua.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Limited international flights have resumed to and from Nicaragua.

• Flights between Cuba and Nicaragua remain suspended.

• The Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua is open and facilitating cargo and domestic flight operations.

Border restrictions

• Significant

• Land and sea borders may be closed with little to no warning.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• There are no curfew or quarantine measures in place.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• The government has not imposed any social distancing restrictions that have been adopted throughout the region and recommended by international health organizations.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• No restrictions on transportation.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Non-essential shops are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Accommodations are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Bars and cafes are open.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Beaches and tourism sites are open.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums and heritage sites are open.

*Personal care services open? *

• Yes

• Personal care services are open.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship are open.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Events are allowed.

Masks required in public?

• No with exceptions

• Wearing a face mask is recommended. Travellers are required to use a face mask while entering Nicaragua.

Other

• Businesses and public service/agencies are open.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practise social distancing, maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.