Zambia
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens receive their visa for Nicaragua at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- 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 Zambia
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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 Zambia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Zambian citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
How Zambian citizens apply
Zambian 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 Zambian citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Zambia
Nicaraguan citizens receive their visa for Zambia at the border; it covers up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Zambia and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Zambian citizens receive their visa for Nicaragua at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Zambian citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Zambian 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 Zambia?
Nicaraguan citizens receive their visa for Zambia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; Zambian 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.