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Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens need a visa for Nicaragua, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Nicaragua visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Nicaragua visa?
Visitor entry (Libre visado and tourist card)
Key facts
- Fee
- US$10
For the tourist visa, Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10, and applications are made on visitanicaragua.com.
Where Chinese citizens apply for a visa for Nicaragua
Nicaragua has no embassy or consulate in China on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 2,097 km
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Moscow5,800 km
Мосфильмовская улица 50, Moscow
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Ankara6,833 km
Çayhane Sokak 41, 06680 Ankara
Measured from Beijing, Nicaraguan embassies and consulates are closest in Tokyo, Japan (2,097 km), Moscow, Russia (5,800 km) and Ankara, Turkey (6,833 km). Nicaragua sets which of its missions takes applications from China; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to China
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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 China 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 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Nicaragua (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Nicaragua
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Nicaragua is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
Nicaragua has no embassy or career consulate in China. Chinese citizens apply through a mission of Nicaragua accredited to China from abroad; the official visa portal of Nicaragua names the right place.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to China
Nicaraguan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. The rule is the same in both directions between China and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Nicaragua, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Nicaragua in China?
No. Nicaragua has no embassy in China. The nearest Nicaraguan embassy is in Tokyo, Japan, 2,097 km from Beijing.
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 China?
Nicaraguan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Can Chinese citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa for Nicaragua obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.