North Korea
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaragua issues North Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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 North Korea
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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.
Before travelling from North Korea to Nicaragua, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Nicaragua
North Korean citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
How North Korean citizens apply
North Korean 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 North Korean citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to North Korea
Nicaraguan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua issues North Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can North Korean citizens stay in Nicaragua?
North Korean 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 North Korea?
Nicaraguan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Can North Korean citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; North Korean 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.