Nicaraguan travellers skip the embassy entirely — Cambodia maintains no diplomatic mission in Managua, so the online Cambodia eVisa is the standard route from Nicaragua, approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 3 business days before your MGA–Houston or MGA–Panama City onward hop.
The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Nicaraguan citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Nicaraguan citizens
Yes — Nicaraguan citizens need a visa to enter Cambodia. Every Nicaraguan passport holder must hold either a Type T tourist eVisa or a Type E business electronic visa, and the Cambodia online visa is the only practical route because Cambodia has no embassy in Nicaragua. The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington DC handles paper visa traffic from the Central American region, but the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa is the standard option for Nicaraguan travellers from Managua, León or Granada — approved in 3 business days with no embassy interview required.
Cambodia tourist visa $80, Cambodia business visa $90 — both prices are all-inclusive. Upload your passport bio page and a photo, fill in a few details, and your electronic visa lands in your inbox before you fly.
What you don't need:
No embassy visit or appointment
No flight booking required before you apply
No hotel reservation needed
No bank statement or proof of funds
No paperwork beyond your passport and photo
Once approved, your eVisa allows a 30-day single entry stay within 3 months of the issue date. Need longer? Extend at any local immigration office in Cambodia before your 30 days run out.
Tip for Nicaraguan travellers: Apply 10-14 days before your departure from Augusto C. Sandino International (MGA) — United Airlines via Houston, Avianca via San Salvador, Copa via Panama City or Aeroméxico via Mexico City are the dominant routings to Bangkok via Doha or Dubai, and the multi-leg journey leaves little buffer to fix a passport-number typo once your Nicaraguan itinerary is already mid-flight.
From application to email
How Nicaraguan Citizens Apply for a Cambodia eVisa
The Cambodia online visa application takes 4 simple steps — form to inbox in 3 business days. Our team handles everything between paying and printing your approved electronic visa.
Fill your application
Enter your Nicaraguan passport details exactly as printed on the biographical page — Spanish accents (á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ) must match the MRZ Latin transliteration on the chip, so use the unaccented version printed in the machine-readable zone at the bottom of the bio page.
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Pay securely
Upload a recent colour passport-style photo on a white background; older Nicaraguan cédula portraits and selfies cropped from Granada or San Juan del Sur holiday photos are the top reason Nicaraguan applications stall at Ministry of Foreign Affairs review.
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Expert review & submit
Pay the all-inclusive $80 USD tourist or $90 USD business fee by card — your statement will show the equivalent in NIO at checkout because Nicaragua retains the córdoba, and Stripe handles the USD-NIO conversion at the live interbank rate; the $30 Cambodian government fee is already baked in.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Approval lands in your inbox in 3 business days as a PDF with QR code — print two copies before leaving Managua, one for the United or Copa gate agent at MGA and one for the immigration officer at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap-Angkor International.
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What you need
What Nicaraguan Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Nicaraguan passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from your arrival date in Cambodia — the standard Cambodia visa requirements rule.
Passport-style photo
Digital passport-style photo on white background. We resize it to government specs automatically.
Passport bio page scan
Clear scan or photo of your passport bio page (the page with your photo and details). JPG, PNG, PDF, or HEIC up to 10 MB.
Email address
Active email address where your approved eVisa will be delivered. Use one you check daily.
Payment method
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. All payments are in USD.
Travel dates
Your planned arrival date in Cambodia. Your eVisa is valid for 3 months from the issue date, not your travel date.
No flight booking required
No hotel reservation required
No bank statement required
That's everything. No embassy appointment. No paperwork. No surprises.
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Choose your visa
Tourist or Business eVisa: Which Should Nicaraguan Travellers Choose?
Pick the Cambodia eVisa type that matches your travel purpose. Choosing wrong can result in entry denial or fines under Cambodian immigration law.
Tourist eVisa
For leisure travel, family visits and short stays.
The Tourist eVisa is the right choice for most Nicaraguan travellers visiting Cambodia. It covers sightseeing in Siem Reap, beach time in the Koh Rong islands, visiting Angkor Wat, and staying with family or friends — anything that isn't paid work or formal business activity.
Best for: tourism, leisure, visiting family or friends, short cultural trips
Allows: hotel stays, sightseeing, beach travel, river cruises
Does NOT allow: paid work, formal business meetings, signing deals
Apply: 100% online in 10 minutes — no embassy visit needed
All-inclusive pricing — government processing fee, expert review, photo optimisation, and e-Arrival guidance bundled in. No surprises at the border.
Nicaraguan leisure travellers planning Pacific-surf-to-Angkor-temples combinations almost always pick the Type T tourist eVisa at $80 USD for Angkor Wat and Koh Rong itineraries that echo the San Juan del Sur to Ometepe rhythm, while Nicaraguan professionals working on ASEAN coffee-trade, textile-sector projects or Phnom Penh-based development assignments choose the Type E business visa at $90 USD because it supports indefinite extensions once inside Cambodia.
Important: Using a Tourist visa for business activities (meetings, deals, employment) violates Cambodian immigration law and may result in deportation or future entry bans. When in doubt, choose Business.
Border entry
Where Nicaraguan Citizens Can Enter Cambodia with Their eVisa
The approved Cambodia e-Visa entry points cover every international airport and the major land borders — except where noted below.
Arriving by Air
Phnom Penh International
Airport code PNH
Angkor International, Siem Reap
Airport code SAI
Sihanoukville International
Airport code KOS
Arriving by Land
Bavet
Land crossing from Vietnam
Tropaeng Kreal
Land crossing from Laos
O Smach
Land crossing from Thailand
Important: eVisa is only valid at designated entry points. Cham Yeam and Poipet are currently closed for eVisa entry — verify before travel. Land borders sometimes have stricter document checks than airports; arriving by air is the smoothest option for first-time visitors. Last confirmed: May 2026.
Smart choice
Cambodia eVisa vs Visa on Arrival for Nicaraguan Citizens
Both options exist for Nicaraguan travellers. The Cambodia e-Visa beats the Cambodia Visa on Arrival on every dimension that matters — price predictability, queue time, and pre-approval before you fly.
Nicaraguans familiar with Ometepe Island's volcano-and-lake landscape, San Juan del Sur surf culture and Granada's colonial heritage find a natural extension at Cambodia's Angkor Wat (echoing colonial heritage in scale and grandeur) and Koh Rong (echoing the Pacific surf and beach rhythm). Nicaraguan couples typically anchor 3-4 days in Siem Reap for sunrise temple tours, then float down to Phnom Penh and finish on the southern islands — a colonial-to-temple-to-coast arc that fits easily inside the 30-day Type T allowance.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
The world's largest religious monument and Cambodia's most iconic site. Most visitors base themselves in Siem Reap for 2–3 days to explore the temple complex at sunrise.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital blends French colonial architecture with vibrant street markets, the Royal Palace, and sobering history at the Killing Fields and S-21 museum.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Koh Rong Islands
Some of Southeast Asia's last undeveloped beaches. Accessible by ferry from Sihanoukville — no internal flights or extra visas needed.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Kampot & Kep
A slow-paced riverside town famous for its pepper farms, French colonial buildings, and the freshwater crab market at Kep — a perfect 2-day escape from the cities.
Your Cambodia eVisa covers all regions — no internal visa or border crossing required once you're inside the country.
Practical advice from travellers who've been — currency, connectivity, weather, and the eVisa print rule that catches everyone out at Cambodian immigration.
Currency
US dollars are accepted almost everywhere alongside Cambodian Riel. You do not need to exchange currency before flying — small change comes back in Riel.
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season). May to October brings monsoon rains — southern coastal regions are most affected. November to February is the sweet spot for Angkor Wat.
Connectivity
Buy a local SIM at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap airport ($2–3 USD). Most foreign phones work on GSM. Metfone and Smart are the recommended carriers — both have airport kiosks.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended. Drink bottled water only — even in major hotels. Carry mosquito repellent for evening visits to temples.
Print your eVisa
Print 2 copies of your approved eVisa on A4 paper. Cambodian immigration does NOT accept mobile screenshots. We email PDF-ready files with print instructions.
Getting around
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — agree the fare first. The PassApp and Grab apps give metered, cashless rides in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Domestic flights link the major cities.
Also traveling?
Visa Requirements for Other Southeast Asia Countries
Many Nicaraguan travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Nicaraguan citizens combine their trip with neighbouring countries. Here's what you need to know about visas for nearby Southeast Asia destinations.
Everything left to know before you apply for your Cambodia tourist visa or Cambodia e-Visa. If your question isn't here, our team replies via WhatsApp or email within minutes.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes — Nicaraguan passport holders need a Type T tourist visa or Type E business visa for any stay. The Cambodia electronic visa is approved by the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 3 business days and is the only practical route from Managua since Cambodia has no embassy in Nicaragua.
Is there a Cambodian embassy in Nicaragua?
No — Cambodia maintains no embassy or consulate in Nicaragua. The nearest Cambodian mission for paper visa applications is the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington DC, which is why the e-Visa is the standard route for Nicaraguan citizens.
Do Nicaraguans need a yellow fever vaccination certificate for Cambodia?
No — Nicaragua is not on Cambodia's yellow fever transmission risk list, so Nicaraguan passport holders do not need to present a vaccination certificate at Phnom Penh airport. This contrasts with travellers from neighbouring Panama and Colombia who must carry one.
How much is the Cambodia eVisa for Nicaraguan citizens?
Our service charges $80 USD for the Type T tourist eVisa and $90 USD for the Type E business eVisa. The Cambodian government fee alone is $30 USD; the remainder covers Ministry submission, error-check and email delivery. USD is widely understood in Nicaragua and your card statement will show the equivalent in NIO at checkout.
How long does the Cambodia visa take for Nicaraguan passport holders?
Standard processing is 3 business days for Nicaraguan applicants. Travellers flying from Augusto C. Sandino via Houston, Miami, Panama City or Madrid to Doha then Bangkok should apply at least 10-14 days before departure for buffer time on connections.
How long can Nicaraguans stay in Cambodia on the tourist eVisa?
The Type T tourist online visa allows a 30-day stay from the date of entry, with the visa valid 90 days from issue. Nicaraguan travellers wanting longer trips around Angkor Wat or Phnom Penh can extend once inside Cambodia through the General Department of Immigration.
What documents do Nicaraguan citizens need for the Cambodia online visa?
A Nicaraguan passport valid 6 months beyond entry, a colour passport-style photo, and a card for the $80 USD payment. No yellow fever certificate, flight booking, hotel reservation or in-person consular step is required for the Cambodia electronic visa.
Do Nicaraguans need the Cambodia e-Arrival form?
Yes — every foreign visitor including Nicaraguan passport holders must submit the e-Arrival form within 7 days before arrival. It is in English, separate from the e-Visa, and replaces the old paper arrival card at every Cambodian airport.
