Sri Lanka
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nicaragua, obtained before travel.
- 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
For the tourist visa, Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10, and applications are made on visitanicaragua.com.
Where Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Nicaragua
Nicaragua has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate of Nicaragua in Limassol5,686 km
1 Oktovriou 13, 4004 Limassol
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Ankara5,931 km
Çayhane Sokak 41, 06680 Ankara
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Moscow6,575 km
Мосфильмовская улица 50, Moscow
The nearest Nicaraguan missions to Colombo are in Limassol, Cyprus (5,686 km from Colombo), Ankara, Turkey (5,931 km) and Moscow, Russia (6,575 km). Nicaragua sets which of its missions takes applications from Sri Lanka; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
NicaraguaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lankan 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Nicaragua
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Nicaragua is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Nicaragua has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Nicaragua accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Nicaragua names the right place.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Nicaraguan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nicaragua, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Nicaragua in Sri Lanka?
No. Nicaragua has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Nicaraguan consulate is in Limassol, Cyprus, 5,686 km from Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Nicaraguan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.