German Embassy in Managua
Embassy 
Germany Managua, Nicaragua
- Address
- Calle Erasmo de Rotterdam, Managua
- Phone
- +505 22556920
- Website
- managua.diplo.de
- Fax
- +505 2255 6923
Head of mission: Karsten Warnecke, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 16 January 2026
At Calle Erasmo de Rotterdam, Managua, the German embassy in Managua represents Germany towards Nicaragua. No visa is needed by Nicaraguan citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Managua
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Bürozeiten: Mo, Di, Do: 07.30 Uhr - 16.00 Uhr Mi und Fr: 07.30 Uhr - 13.00 Uhr Publikumsverkehr: Montag bis Freitag von 09.00 - 12.00 Uhr Bitte beachten Sie unser Terminvergabesystem! In dringenden Notfällen erreichen Sie den Bereitschaftsdienst der Botschaft auch außerhalb der allgemeinen Dienstzeiten unter der Mobiltelefonnummer +505 8882 3971. Der Bereitschaftsdienst ist ebenfalls per WhatsApp und SMS erreichbar.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Nicaragua
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
No regular hours are on record for the German embassy in Managua, but an official note on hours or appointments is shown (in German).
Germany visa for Nicaraguan citizens
NicaraguaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of Nicaragua
GermanyNicaragua Visa-free, 90 days Nicaragua visa for citizens of Germany
No visa is needed by Nicaraguan citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 | – |
2025 figures: 8 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Managua, and 8 visas were issued. Applications rose by 167% compared with 2024 (3).
Across all Schengen consulates in Nicaragua, 0.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Nicaragua.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the Netherlands in ManaguaCalle Erasmo de Rotterdam, Managua
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Embassy of Mexico in ManaguaContralle Paseo Naciones Unides, Managua
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Embassy of Taiwan in ManaguaPlanes de Altamira, Lotes #19 y 20, Managua
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Germany’s other missions in Nicaragua
The German embassy in Managua is the only mission of Germany in Nicaragua on record. Nicaragua in turn has 2 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Managua
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Managua. It is headed by Karsten Warnecke, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Calle Erasmo de Rotterdam, Managua. The record for the German embassy in Managua includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Nicaragua
German citizens can visit Nicaragua without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Managua is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Managua for public holidays in Nicaragua are Immaculate Conception on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Managua
Current procedures for the German embassy in Managua, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Managua
The German embassy in Managua has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Managua?
The German embassy in Managua is at Calle Erasmo de Rotterdam, Managua.
When is the German Embassy in Managua closed?
The German embassy in Managua closes on Nicaragua’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Germany?
No visa is needed by Nicaraguan citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
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