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Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington, D.C., United States

Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 1627 New Hampshire Ave NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Nicaragua, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    1627 New Hampshire Ave NW
    Washington, D.C. 20009
    United States
  • Telephone

    (202) 939-6531

    (202) 939-6570

  • Fax

    (202) 939-6574

    (202) 939-6545

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 8:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:13 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 1627 New Hampshire Ave NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and The White House. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington, D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Sandinista Revolution Day: July 19 Flag of Nicaragua
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States
  • Battle of San Jacinto: September 14 Flag of Nicaragua

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Nicaragua.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Nicaragua without a visa. The most common types of Nicaragua visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Transit visa
  • Business visa
  • Student visa
  • Work visa
  • Diplomatic visa

Head of Mission

Francisco Obadiah Campbell Hooker, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Nicaragua to the United States

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Consular Services and Assistance

Nicaragua's diplomatic missions, such as embassies and consulates, provide a range of consular services, such as passport issuance, renewal, and replacement, services related to birth registration, and notarial services including, authentication, certification, and legalization. Nicaragua's diplomatic missions also provide consular assistance to Nicaraguan citizens living or traveling abroad, including assistance during emergencies.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington, D.C., United States, Nicaragua also has 4 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Nicaragua in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Nicaragua in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Nicaragua

United States has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (22.54 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (27.00 miles away)
    Baltimore
  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (89.74 miles away)
    Harrisburg

Major Operating Flights

These airlines operate flights between United States and Nicaragua:

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This page was last edited on 01 February 2026 at 09:50 PM (EST).

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