Venezuela
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Venezuelan citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaragua requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Venezuelan citizens apply for a visa for Nicaragua
Nicaragua has no embassy or consulate in Venezuela on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Panama City1,397 km
Calle 63 G, casa 61 A, Urbanización La Alameda, Panama City
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Quito1,749 km
Avenida Río Amazonas, Quito
- Embassy of Nicaragua in San José1,882 km
Paseo Rubén Darío 0026, San José
The nearest Nicaraguan missions to Caracas are in Panama City, Panama (1,397 km from Caracas), Quito, Ecuador (1,749 km) and San José, Costa Rica (1,882 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Venezuela is decided by Nicaragua, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Venezuela
NicaraguaVenezuela Visa-free, 90 days Venezuela 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.
Venezuelan 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 Venezuelan citizens can stay in Nicaragua
How long Venezuelan citizens may stay in Nicaragua is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Venezuelan citizens apply
Nicaragua has no embassy or career consulate in Venezuela. Venezuelan citizens apply through a mission of Nicaragua accredited to Venezuela from abroad; the official visa portal of Nicaragua names the right place.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Venezuelan citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require Venezuelan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Venezuela
Nicaraguan citizens can visit Venezuela without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Nicaragua in Venezuela?
No. Nicaragua has no embassy in Venezuela. The nearest Nicaraguan embassy is in Panama City, Panama, 1,397 km from Caracas.
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 Venezuela?
Nicaraguan citizens can visit Venezuela without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Venezuelan citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; Venezuelan 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.