Botswana
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Nicaragua requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Nicaragua visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Nicaragua visa?
Visitor entry (Libre visado and tourist card)
Key facts
- Fee
- US$10
Nicaragua’s tourist visa costs US$10 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visitanicaragua.com.
Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Nicaragua
Nicaragua has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate of Nicaragua in Limassol6,643 km
1 Oktovriou 13, 4004 Limassol
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Ankara7,214 km
Çayhane Sokak 41, 06680 Ankara
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Brasília7,672 km
SHIS QI 21 Conjunto 14 2, Brasília
The nearest Nicaraguan missions to Gaborone are in Limassol, Cyprus (6,643 km from Gaborone), Ankara, Turkey (7,214 km) and Brasília, Brazil (7,672 km). Nicaragua sets which of its missions takes applications from Botswana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Botswana
NicaraguaBotswana e-Visa Botswana visa for citizens of Nicaragua
Travel advice for Nicaragua
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Botswana to Nicaragua, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Nicaragua at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 13 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Nicaragua (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Nicaragua (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Nicaragua
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Nicaragua is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Nicaragua has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Nicaragua accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Nicaragua names the right place.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Costa Rica and Honduras require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Botswana
Nicaraguan citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Nicaragua in Botswana?
No. Nicaragua has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Nicaraguan consulate is in Limassol, Cyprus, 6,643 km from Gaborone.
How much does the Nicaragua tourist visa cost?
Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10 for the tourist visa.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Nicaraguan citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Nicaragua obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.