Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Nicaragua

Ⅰ. Bilateral Visa Agreement (2022)

 

  • Visa-Free Entry:
    • Nicaraguan diplomatic, official, and service passport holders: ≤30 days for entry/transit.
    • Reciprocal for Chinese diplomatic, service, and official passport holders.
  • Restrictions: Visas required for stays >30 days or work/study purposes.

Ⅱ. Chinese Embassy in Nicaragua

 

Ⅲ. Visa Types

 

Visa Type Purpose Requirements Validity/Stay
L (Tourism) Tourism/family visits (≤90 days) Hotel bookings, flight itinerary (optional invitation) 90-day validity, ≤30 days/entry.
M (Business) Business activities Chinese company invitation, business license 1-year multiple, ≤90 days/entry.
Z (Work) Long-term employment Work permit, employer invitation Single-entry, convert to residence permit.
X2 (Study) Short-term study (≤6 months) Admission letter, JW202 form Duration based on study plan.
G (Transit) Connecting flights (≤24/72/144 hours) Next flight ticket, eligible ports Visa-free (meet transit rules).

Ⅳ. Application Process

Step 1: Online Form

 

Step 2: Documents

 

  • Passport (valid ≥6 months, ≥2 blank pages).
  • Travel proof: Flights/hotels.
  • Financial proof: 3-month bank statements (if required).
  • Type-specific: Invitations, work permits, etc.

Step 3: Submission & Fees (USD)

 

  • Location: Chinese Embassy (Managua) or visa center (appointment required).
  • Fees:
    • Tourism (30 days): 120 | Business: 145.
    • Express: +50 (2–3 days).
  • Processing: 4–5 days (standard), 2–3 days (express).

Step 4: Collection

 

  • Pick up with receipt or choose postal delivery.

Ⅴ. Health & Entry Rules

 

  1. Yellow Fever Vaccine:
    • Required for travelers from 疫区 (e.g., Colombia, Brazil).
    • Transit without airport exit: Exempt.
  2. COVID-19:
    • No tests/quarantine (as of 2025).
  3. Customs:
    • Declare cash over $10,000; tobacco/alcohol limits: 200 cigarettes + 4L alcohol.

Ⅵ. Important Notes

 

  1. Visa-Free Eligibility:
    • Diplomatic/official passports only; ordinary passports require visas.
  2. Extensions:
    • Apply to local PSB in China (emergencies only).
  3. Rejections:
    • Incomplete documents, insufficient funds, unclear itinerary.

Ⅶ. Resources