- Address
- Carretera Sur, Managua
- Phone
- +505 22527100
- Website
- ni.usembassy.gov
United States
Nicaragua
US Embassy in Nicaragua
1 embassy
In Nicaragua, the United States has an embassy in Managua. The United States requires Nicaraguan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
US Embassy in Managua
At Carretera Sur, Managua, the US embassy represents the United States towards Nicaragua. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for Nicaraguan citizens
NicaraguaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Nicaragua
United StatesNicaragua Visa-free, 90 days Nicaragua visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Nicaragua
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Applicants in Nicaragua turn to the US embassy in Managua; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Nicaragua’s missions in the United States
Missions of Nicaragua in the United States (3)
In return, Nicaragua has 3 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Nicaragua
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Nicaragua.
Travel to Nicaragua for US citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In Nicaragua, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Nicaragua is closed
The US embassy in Nicaragua closes on Nicaragua’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Eve on Thursday 31 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Nicaragua?
The US embassy is in Managua, at Carretera Sur, Managua.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Do US citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
US citizens can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days.
Does Nicaragua have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Nicaragua has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 2 other missions in the United States.