Nicaragua
General visa requirements for travelling to Nicaragua. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Business visa (Business Visa Consultada)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 1-3 business days to several weeks depending on nationality
- Fee
- Varies by embassy
- Validity
- 30 days, extendable to 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Countries requiring visa consultada for tourism also need it for business. Start application several weeks before travel.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, negotiations, trade. No employment allowed.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-style photographs (4x5 cm)
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient to cover trip; Months required: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, credit card statements; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Business letter of responsibility on company letterhead explaining nature of business and name/address of reference in Nicaragua
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Police clearance
Validity months: 36
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Business Visa Application
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather business invitation, employer letter, financial documents, and police certificate.
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Document submission
Submit application to Nicaraguan embassy.
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Processing wait
Wait for authorization from Managua immigration.
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Visa collection
Collect visa from embassy.
Business visa (Business Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Fee
- $10 USD (Tourist Card)
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Business visitors from visa-free countries use same tourist entry but must carry business letter. No separate business visa required for short business trips.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, negotiations, conferences. No paid employment allowed.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit card, bank statements; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for the visit
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Business letter of responsibility on company letterhead addressed to Embassy of Nicaragua, Visa Section, explaining nature of business, name and address of reference to be visited
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash payment at airport or border; Amount: $10 USD
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain business invitation letter from Nicaraguan company.
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Fee payment
Pay $10 USD tourist card at arrival.