Nicaragua
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Japan visa for Nicaraguan citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaraguan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ni.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Nicaragua
- Embassy of Japan in Managua
Plaza España 1c. abajo y 1c. al lago, Bolonia, Managua, Nicaragua (Apartado Postal 1789)
Japan has 1 mission in Nicaragua, with its embassy in Managua.
Japanese citizens travelling to Nicaragua
JapanNicaragua Visa-free, 90 days Nicaragua visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Nicaragua to Japan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Japan
How long Nicaraguan citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nicaraguan citizens apply
In Nicaragua, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Managua, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Nicaragua
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Nicaraguan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Nicaragua?
The Japanese embassy in Nicaragua is in Managua.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Japan 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.