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Nicaragua visa for Vietnamese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese citizens apply for a visa for Nicaragua

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

The nearest Nicaraguan missions to Hanoi are in Tokyo, Japan (3,668 km from Hanoi), Moscow, Russia (6,741 km) and Ankara, Turkey (7,106 km). Nicaragua sets which of its missions takes applications from Vietnam; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Vietnam

NicaraguaVietnam e-Visa Vietnam 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.

Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese citizens can stay in Nicaragua

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

How Vietnamese citizens apply

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

Nicaragua’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens

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

Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Vietnam

Vietnam requires a visa from Nicaraguan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?

Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Nicaragua.

Is there an embassy of Nicaragua in Vietnam?

No. Nicaragua has no embassy in Vietnam. The nearest Nicaraguan embassy is in Tokyo, Japan, 3,668 km from Hanoi.

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 Vietnam?

Vietnam requires a visa from Nicaraguan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Vietnamese citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?

No; Vietnamese 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.