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Nicaragua visa for Iranian citizens

Visa required

Nicaragua requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Nicaragua visa?

Visitor entry (Libre visado and tourist card)

Key facts

Fee
US$10

Apply on INTUR – Requisitos migratorios

All visa types for Nicaragua

For the tourist visa, Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10, and applications are made on visitanicaragua.com.

Where Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Nicaragua

Nicaragua has no embassy or consulate in Iran on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Nicaraguan missions to Tehran are in Limassol, Cyprus (1,670 km from Tehran), Ankara, Turkey (1,692 km) and Moscow, Russia (2,464 km). Nicaragua sets which of its missions takes applications from Iran; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Iran

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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 Iran 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Iranian citizens can stay in Nicaragua

How long Iranian citizens may stay in Nicaragua is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Iranian citizens apply

Nicaragua has no embassy or career consulate in Iran. Iranian citizens apply through a mission of Nicaragua accredited to Iran from abroad; the official visa portal of Nicaragua names the right place.

Nicaragua’s neighbours for Iranian citizens

Costa Rica and Honduras require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Iran

Nicaraguan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Nicaragua requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Nicaragua in Iran?

No. Nicaragua has no embassy in Iran. The nearest Nicaraguan consulate is in Limassol, Cyprus, 1,670 km from Tehran.

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 Iran?

Nicaraguan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Iranian citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?

No; Iranian 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.