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Passport/Visa
Passports Passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival required by all. Visas 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 & Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine, Vietnam and Yemen. Note: 1. All other nationals can obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for approximately US$10 for touristic stays of one month, provided they are holding valid travel documents and, in the case of business travellers, a letter from their employer and/or company in Nicaragua. Types of visa and cost Tourist and Business: 18. Validity One 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. 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. Working days required Confirmation for visas takes six to eight weeks as special authorisation from the Nicaraguan Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required. Temporary residence Enquire at Embassy. Note Applicants need to have lived in Nicaragua for at least one year before applying. |