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Nicaragua Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Zambian citizens can obtain a tourist card/visa on arrival at Nicaragua's international airports and land borders, valid for 90 days across the CA-4 region.

Guide last updated September 27, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Completed arrival/immigration form
  • Proof of onward or return travel
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • No prior consular approval needed for most nationalities, though requirements can change, so check before travel

Visa types

  • Tourist visa/card on arrival: up to 90 days, single entry that also covers travel within the CA-4 zone (Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador)
  • Business visa on arrival: similar process, with a company letter

Visa on arrival

  • Issued at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (Managua) and major land borders
  • Present your passport and pay the tourist card fee at the immigration counter in USD cash
  • Processing takes only a few minutes
  • Keep the tourist card/stamp, since it covers the same 90 days across the whole CA-4 region

Fees & processing time

  • Tourist card/visa fee: approximately USD 10-13 at some borders, up to USD 30-50 depending on the port of entry
  • Processed immediately on arrival, within a few minutes
  • No separate express option needed

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Carry small USD bills, since change may not always be available at border posts
  • The 90-day CA-4 stay is cumulative across all four countries, so track your days carefully if visiting more than one
  • Extensions beyond 90 days must be requested at Nicaragua's Migración y Extranjería before the period expires
  • Verify current entry requirements before travel, as Central American visa policies change periodically

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.