Nicaragua Visa Information
Who requires a visa?
Required only by nationals of the following countries:
Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, China (PR), Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, Haiti, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Korea (Rep), Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine National Authority, Peru, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Vietnam and Yemen.
1. All other nationals can obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for approximately US$10 for touristic stays of one months, provided they are holding valid travel documents and, in the case of business travellers, a letter from their employer and/or company in Nicaragua.
What documents will be required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival required by all.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. Tourist Cards can be obtained on arrival.
Application requirements: (a) Valid passport and a photocopy of passport required. (b) Completed application form. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Fee. (e) Onward or return ticket; including any travel documents needed for previous and next destination.
Time required to issue visa:
Confirmation for visas takes 4 to 6 weeks as special authorisation from the Nicaraguan Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required.
What is the cost of a visa?
Tourist and Business: £18
How long is the visa valid for?
1 month from date of issue. Visas can be extended for up to 30 more days. Applications should be made to the Immigration Office in Managua.
Other information:
Temporary residence: Enquire at Embassy.
Note: Applicants need to have lived in Nicaragua for at least 1 year before applying.
Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Nicaraguan embassy for information on what documentation you may require to enter Nicaragua.
List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Nicaragua
Belize ,Canada ,Colombia ,Czech Republic ,Greece ,Honduras ,Israel ,Panama ,Puerto Rico ,Switzerland ,United States ,Taiwan ,France ,Argentina ,Austria ,Belgium ,Brazil ,Chile ,Costa Rica ,Cuba ,Dominican Republic ,Ecuador ,El Salvador ,Germany ,Guatemala ,Italy ,Mexico ,Japan ,Netherlands ,Peru ,Russia ,Spain ,Sweden ,United Kingdom ,Venezuela ,