Practical info for Nicaragua
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British EmbassyEmbassy
- Address
- The British Embassy has moved out of its premises on Paseo Colon. We will provide information on our new location as soon as possible., Mailing address:, Apartado 815 -
1007, San Jose, Costa Rica - Consular emergency line
- To reach us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry, use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/costa-rica/british-embassy-san-jose
- British EmbassyEmbassy
- Address
- The British Embassy has moved out of its premises on Paseo Colon, San Jose. We will provide information on our new location as soon as possible., San Jose, Costa Rica
- Consular emergency line
- There is no resident British diplomatic mission in Managua. The British Embassy in San Jose has overall responsibility for the relations of the British government with the country of Nicaragua. To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.servi
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 10/12/2025 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Córdoba oro (NIO).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for NIO.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC-06:00, −6 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Nicaragua. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Claro (Sirocco, Airalo); Empresa Nicaraguense de Telecomunicaciones SA (ENITEL) (Sirocco); movistar (Sirocco); Tigo (Airalo).
eSIM prices for Nicaragua
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Nicaragua?
Single emergency number: 911 ; Police: 118 ; Medical emergencies: 128 ; Fire brigade: 115 ; Tourist police: 101
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Nicaragua?
British Embassy, The British Embassy has moved out of its premises on Paseo Colon. We will provide information on our new location as soon as possible., Mailing address:, Apartado 815 -
What are the entry requirements for Nicaragua?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 10/12/2025.
What is the travel advice for Nicaragua?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Nicaragua?
Currency: Córdoba oro (NIO). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for NIO.
What is the time difference in Nicaragua?
Local time: UTC-06:00, −6 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Nicaragua?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Nicaragua. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence.”
Which mobile networks operate in Nicaragua?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Claro (Sirocco, Airalo); Empresa Nicaraguense de Telecomunicaciones SA (ENITEL) (Sirocco); movistar (Sirocco); Tigo (Airalo).