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South Africa visa for Nicaraguan citizens

Visa required

South Africa requires Nicaraguan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

South African missions in Nicaragua

South Africa has 1 mission in Nicaragua. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Managua.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Nicaragua from its embassy in Mexico City, Mexico (1,604 km from Managua). Other nearest South African missions to Managua are in Kingston, Jamaica (1,209 km) and Havana, Cuba (1,286 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Nicaragua is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

South African citizens travelling to Nicaragua

South AfricaNicaragua Visa-free, 90 days Nicaragua visa for citizens of South Africa

Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 Nicaragua to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Nicaraguan citizens can stay in South Africa

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

How Nicaraguan citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Nicaragua, and its honorary consulate in Managua normally does not issue visas. Nicaraguan citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Nicaragua from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Nicaraguan citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Nicaraguan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Nicaragua

South African 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 South Africa?

South Africa requires Nicaraguan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Nicaragua?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Nicaragua, only honorary consulates in Managua. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Mexico City, Mexico for Nicaragua.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

South African citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Nicaraguan citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for South Africa 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.