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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:25 am Post subject: VISA TO NICARAGUA / NICARAGUA VISA GUIDE |
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VISA TO NICARAGUA
VISA
Required only by nationals of the following countries:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, China (PR), Congo (Dem Rep), Congo (Rep), Cuba, East Timor, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (Dem Rep), Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine National Authority, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Vietnam and Yemen.
Nationals not mentioned, a valid passport for at least six months from the date of arrival is required.
Note: All other nationals can obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for approximately US$10 for tourist stays of one month, provided they are holding valid travel documents and, in the case of business travelers, a letter from their employer and/or company in Nicaragua.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist and Business: US$31
Validity
One month from date of issue. Visas can be extended for up to 30 more days. Applications should be made to the Immigration Office in Managua.
APPLYING FOR VISA
Application to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). Tourist Cards can be obtained on arrival.
Application requirements
(a) Valid passport and a photocopy of passport required.
(b) Completed application form.
(c) Two passport-size photos.
(d) Fee.
(e) Onward or return ticket; including any travel documents needed for previous and next destination.
Working days required
Confirmation for visas can take six to eight weeks as special authorization from the Nicaraguan Ministry of Foreign Affairs may be required.
Temporary residence
Enquire at Embassy.
Note: Applicants need to have lived in Nicaragua for at least one year before applying. |
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