Laos
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaragua requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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
Nicaragua’s tourist visa costs US$10 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visitanicaragua.com.
Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Nicaragua
Nicaragua has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 4,141 km
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Moscow6,814 km
Мосфильмовская улица 50, Moscow
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Ankara7,028 km
Çayhane Sokak 41, 06680 Ankara
Measured from Vientiane, Nicaraguan embassies and consulates are closest in Tokyo, Japan (4,141 km), Moscow, Russia (6,814 km) and Ankara, Turkey (7,028 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Nicaragua, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Laos
NicaraguaLaos Visa on arrival Laos 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 Laos 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 Lao citizens can stay in Nicaragua
How long Lao citizens may stay in Nicaragua is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Nicaragua has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Nicaragua accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Nicaragua names the right place.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Laos
Nicaraguan citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Nicaragua in Laos?
No. Nicaragua has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Nicaraguan embassy is in Tokyo, Japan, 4,141 km from Vientiane.
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 Laos?
Nicaraguan citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; Lao 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.