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Nicaragua visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Nicaragua at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
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.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Malawi
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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 Malawi 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 Malawian citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Malawian citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
How Malawian citizens apply
Malawian citizens receive the visa for Nicaragua at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Malawi
Nicaraguan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malawi and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Nicaragua at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Malawian citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
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 Malawi?
Nicaraguan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa on arrival in Nicaragua.
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.