Customs Rules
Import regulations::
Free import of:
- 500 grammes of tobacco or 200 cigarettes;
- 3 litres of alcoholic liquor;
- 1 large bottle or 3 small bottles of perfume.
Restricted are all kinds of canned and uncanned meat, dairy and leather products, matches. For firearms and hunting arms an import licence is required.
Export regulations::
No restrictions, except gold, gold coins and archaeological objects which may not be exported.
Pets::
Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinarian good health and a rabies vaccination certificate, issued at the point of origin.
Baggage Clearance regulations::
Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in Nicaragua.
Airport Embarkation Tax
Departure Tax of USD 35.- is levied on passengers leaving Nicaragua.
Place of payment: airport of departure (if not already included in ticket)
Exempt:
1. Transit passengers staying less than 8 hours and not leaving the airport.
2. Children under 2 years of age.
3. Holders of a “tax exemption” card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
4. Diplomatic passport holders being nationals of Argentina, Costa Rica, France, Mexico and Ecuador.
Currency rules
Currency Import regulations:
Local currency (Nicaraguan Córdoba-NIO) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.
Currency Export regulations:
Local currency (Nicaraguan Córdoba-NIO) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.