Lesotho passport → Nicaragua
Do Mosotho citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Mosotho passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Nicaragua at a glance
- Capital
- Managua
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +505
- Region
- Central America
Nicaragua for other passports
- LesothoVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Central America for Mosotho passport holders
BelizeVisa-free
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
PanamaVisa required
Common questions
Do Mosotho citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Mosotho passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Mosotho citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Mosotho citizens visit without a visa?
71 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Lesotho passport ranks #59 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Lesotho citizens (edited 28 Mar 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Nicaragua before you travel.