Nicaragua Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with US Visa Held)
Last updated: 28 Aug 2026
You need a Consulted Visa (Category C)
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Plan for a sticker visa or embassy submission.
Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
No
Health
Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area
Visa fee
USD 50
Destination at a glance
Capital
Managua
Continent
North America
Currency
Cordoba (NIO)
Phone code
+505
Language
Spanish
Exchange rate
1 NIO = 7.5337 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
753.37
USD
2.72
Best Months to Travel
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Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
Pakistani passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival in Nicaragua, and holding a valid US visa does not grant an exemption from the visa requirement
Visa exemption
Pakistani passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival in Nicaragua, and holding a valid US visa does not grant an exemption from the visa requirement
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders, including those with a valid US visa, are classified under Category C and require prior authorization from immigration authorities in Managua
- The Consulted Visa process is mandatory for Pakistani nationals and is not bypassed by holding a US visa
- All applications must be processed through the official portal of the General Directorate of Migration and Immigration (DGME)
- Applicants must ensure the passport has at least two blank pages and six months of validity remaining
- Processing times are determined by the immigration authorities in Managua and can be extended; apply well in advance of the intended travel date
- The electronic visa authorization must be printed and presented to airlines and immigration officials upon arrival at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
- All documents must be submitted in the required digital format as specified by the General Directorate of Migration and Immigration
- Failure to obtain the Consulted Visa prior to travel will result in denied boarding or entry
Application Process
Step 1
Access the official online portal of the General Directorate of Migration and Immigration (DGME)
Step 2
Complete the online Consulted Visa application form for Category C nationals
Step 3
Upload all required digital copies of supporting documents to the portal
Step 4
Pay the applicable visa application fee through the secure online payment system
Step 5
Wait for the immigration authorities in Managua to review and authorize the application
Step 6
Download and print the electronic visa authorization once approved
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport (at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages)
- Completed online visa application form
- Digital passport-sized photograph
- Proof of financial solvency (bank statements)
- Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
- Proof of accommodation in Nicaragua
- Valid Pakistani passport (minimum six months validity recommended)
- Return or onward travel ticket
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations are required for entry into Nicaragua for travelers from Pakistan
Frequently asked questions
Does my US visa grant me visa-free entry to Nicaragua as a Pakistani citizen?▾
No, Pakistani passport holders are not exempt from visa requirements based on holding a US visa and must obtain a Consulted Visa
How do I apply for the Nicaraguan visa?▾
The application must be submitted entirely online through the official portal of the General Directorate of Migration and Immigration