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North Korea visa for citizens of Nicaragua

Citizens of Nicaragua need a visa for North Korea that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.

For citizens of Nicaragua: the passport opens 74 countries visa-free; Managua — Pyongyang: ≈ 13,430 km, about 17.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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Can I travel to North Korea without a visa on a Nicaragua passport?

No: citizens of Nicaragua need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

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North Korea visa rules at a glance

  • With a Nicaragua passport you can visit 74 countries visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 51 with an e-visa; 43 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Nicaragua passport ranks 87th of 199.
  • Nicaragua passport: visa-free access to 74 countries; North Korea passport: 8.
  • Citizens of Nicaragua and North Korea can travel together visa-free to 6 countries, for example: Haiti, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Palestine, Micronesia, and Seychelles.
  • Citizens of North Korea, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua. Nicaragua visa for citizens of North Korea

Travelling to North Korea: good to know

  • Managua — Pyongyang: about 13,430 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 17.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +15 hours.
  • Local time: Managua 12:00 — Pyongyang 03:00.
  • Local currency: North Korean Won.
  • Languages: Korean.
  • North Korea is the 151st closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Nicaragua.
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How to get a North Korea visa

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 4Appointment

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Managua — Pyongyang?

About 17.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 13,430 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with North Korea?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +15 hours.

Do citizens of North Korea need a visa for Nicaragua?

Citizens of North Korea, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua.

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