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North Korea visa for Nicaraguan citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Nicaraguan citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Nicaragua on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Havana1,289 km
Calle 17 752, Havana
- Embassy of North Korea in Mexico City1,603 km
Calle Halley 12, Mexico City
- Embassy of North Korea in Lima2,878 km
Guillermo Marconi 325, San Isidro
Measured from Managua, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Havana, Cuba (1,289 km), Mexico City, Mexico (1,603 km) and Lima, Peru (2,878 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Nicaragua; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Nicaragua
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Travel advice for North Korea
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- 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.
Before travelling from Nicaragua to North Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates North Korea at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of North Korea (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Korea (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nicaraguan citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Nicaraguan citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nicaraguan citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Nicaragua. Nicaraguan citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Nicaragua from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Nicaraguan citizens
Russia admits Nicaraguan citizens visa-free. China requires Nicaraguan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Nicaragua
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Nicaragua?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Nicaragua. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Havana, Cuba, 1,289 km from Managua.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Nicaraguan citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for North Korea 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.