Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting
Nicaragua
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Nicaraguan Visa.
- A Kenyan passport with a validity of more than 6 months and at least one blank page for stamp.
- A completed and correctly filled application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent 2 x 2” passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket or round trip ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Nicaragua Visa for Kenyans
Facts about Nicaragua
Nicaragua is often referred to as the “pais de lagos y volcanoes” which translates to, the country of lakes and volcanoes. The country offers a lot of diverse activities for foreigners to engage in. The Corn Islands along with the colonial cities of Leon and Granada are the top destinations for tourists in the country. Beaches around the country offer tourists with activities such as sport fishing, surfing, and swimming. Tourists have the option of crossing-off certain activities off their to-do list, things like surfing down an active volcano, canoeing through alligator-infested wetlands, diving into underwater caves, and swimming across sea-channels in the middle of the jungle. There are also a lot of festivals in the country that will pique the interest of tourists. Visiting Nicaragua is actually worth it.
The tourism industry is the second-largest industry in Nicaragua. The government of Nicaragua has the intention of using the growth industry to alleviate poverty throughout the country. The number of tourists visits in the country as of 2013 was more than 1.2 million tourists. There was a setback in the tourism in Nicaragua in 2018 as a result of the Nicaraguan protests.
Tourists must declare $10,000 or more in cash on entry into the country. There is a strong restriction on the use and importation of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles.
Nationals of the following countries can enter Nicaragua visa-free: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States etc.
Foreigners are advised to not become involved in drugs in any crime, even being in possession of small quantity of drugs can lead to a lengthy prison sentence. Prepare yourself for disaster as Nicaragua has several active volcanoes and frequent seismic activity and/or eruptions can occur.
Types of Nicaragua Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 4 – 6 weeks | 90 days |
| Business visa | 4 – 6 weeks | 90 days |
General Requirements for Nicaragua Visa
- A Kenyan passport with a validity of more than 6 months and at least one blank page for stamp.
- A completed and correctly filled application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent 2 x 2” passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket or round trip ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Nicaragua Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The tourist visa allows foreigners to visit Nicaragua for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
- Applicants are required to provide passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival.
- Two recent 2 x 2” photographs with white backgrounds must be provided.
- Kenyans who have been invited by their friends and relatives to Nicaragua can visit the country using this visa.
- A copy of the passport data sheet is required.
- If you have been invited by a friend or relative living in the country, a letter of invitation from your host is required. The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the host. Contact details of the host should be indicated in the letter.
- If you are not visiting friends or relatives, you must provide proof of hotel reservations(s) for the duration of the intended stay.
- Foreigners are not prohibited from attending events and festivals that are taking place in the country.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer stating the applicant’s job status, contract of employment, and the duration and purpose of the applicant’s trip. The contact address of the employer should be stated.
- A copy of the applicant’s stay permit in Kenya should be provided.
- Applicant must provide a cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Nicaragua.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, the unabridged original copy of your birth certificate should be presented. If you are traveling alone or with one of your parents, a letter of consent signed by both your parents is required.
- Applicants are expected to be vaccinated against tuberculosis and hepatitis B.
- Foreigners are not allowed to be paid for the services they render during their time in the country.
Nicaragua Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Business Visa enables Kenyans to visit Nicaragua to improve and foster the business relationship between the applicant’s company and the host company.
- Original, signed passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay in Nicaragua, and with at least one blank passport page.
- During business meetings between partners in Nicaragua, negotiation and signing of business contracts can be done.
- Foreigners in the country on this visa are allowed to attend business summits, trade fairs, and conferences.
- If one of the activities you plan to engage in during your time in Nicaragua is to attend conferences, you are advised to register for the conference before traveling to Nicaragua.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer confirming allowance and awareness of business leave is required. The letter should state the job position of the applicant and also state the duration and the purpose of the applicant’s visit.
- An official letter of invitation from the host company in Nicaragua written on the company’s letterhead is required. The letter should state the job position of the applicant and also the duration and the purpose of the visit.
- The letter must have the following requirements;
– The letter must be addressed to the embassy of Nicaragua.
– Nature of business to be stated.
– The letter should request multiple-entry visa if required.
– The letter must include name and address of reference to be visited.
- Certificate of Business Registration of the host company should be provided.
- Proof of your Kenyan status must be provided. For example, your birth certificate.
- The business letter must state whether the applicant’s employer or the host company in Nicaragua will take up the responsibility of the applicant’s finances.
- Proof of previous business transactions between the applicant’s company and the host company in Nicaragua should be provided if any.
- The receipt that shows that visa application fee has been paid in full is required.
- Proof that you will return back to Kenya when your stay expires is required. This should come in form of a copy of your round trip ticket or a letter of confirmation from your travel agent.
- Minors are expected to be in possession of the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate, as well as, a letter of consent signed by both their parents.
Nicaragua Visa Fees
Tourist visa
160.00 (USD)
Business visa
160.00 (USD)
Nicaragua Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Kenya
Cairo
Syria Street, Mohandessin, 71 Cairo, Egypt.
embanicegipto@menanet.net
+202 347 7216