Sierra Leone
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Nicaragua.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Nicaragua visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Nicaragua visa?
Visitor entry (Libre visado and tourist card)
Key facts
- Fee
- US$10
Nicaragua’s tourist visa costs US$10 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visitanicaragua.com.
Where Sierra Leonean citizens apply for a visa for Nicaragua
Nicaragua has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Madrid3,678 km
Paseo de la Castellana 127, 28046 Madrid
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Brasília4,674 km
SHIS QI 21 Conjunto 14 2, Brasília
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Paris4,719 km
34, avenue Bugeaud, 75016 Paris
Measured from Freetown, Nicaraguan embassies and consulates are closest in Madrid, Spain (3,678 km), Brasília, Brazil (4,674 km) and Paris, France (4,719 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sierra Leone is decided by Nicaragua, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
NicaraguaSierra Leone e-Visa Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Nicaragua
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.
Sierra Leonean citizens planning a trip to Nicaragua can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Nicaragua
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Nicaragua is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Nicaragua has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Nicaragua accredited to Sierra Leone from abroad; the official visa portal of Nicaragua names the right place.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Nicaraguan citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Sierra Leonean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Nicaragua.
Is there an embassy of Nicaragua in Sierra Leone?
No. Nicaragua has no embassy in Sierra Leone. The nearest Nicaraguan embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,678 km from Freetown.
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 Sierra Leone?
Nicaraguan citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean 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.