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Nicaragua visa for Nigerian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Nicaragua.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Nicaragua visa?

All visa types for Nicaragua

For the tourist visa, Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10, and applications are made on visitanicaragua.com.

Where Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Nicaragua

Nicaragua has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Nicaraguan missions to Abuja are in Barcelona, Spain (3,633 km from Abuja), Limassol, Cyprus (3,860 km) and Ankara, Turkey (4,252 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Nigeria is decided by Nicaragua, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Nigeria

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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 Nigeria 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Nicaragua

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

How Nigerian citizens apply

Nicaragua has no embassy or career consulate in Nigeria. Nigerian citizens apply through a mission of Nicaragua accredited to Nigeria from abroad; the official visa portal of Nicaragua names the right place.

Nicaragua’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens

Costa Rica and Honduras require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Nigeria

Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Nicaragua.

Is there an embassy of Nicaragua in Nigeria?

No. Nicaragua has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Nicaraguan consulate is in Barcelona, Spain, 3,633 km from Abuja.

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 Nigeria?

Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?

No; Nigerian 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.