NicaraguaMalaysia: e-Visa

NicaraguaMalaysia

Do Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

e-Visa

Yes. Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my (checked September 4, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance18,103 km, straight line (~21h 48m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Malaysia86 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Malaysia passport holders visiting Nicaragua: Visa-free.

Malaysia drives on the left, the opposite side to Nicaragua. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Malaysia

Nicaragua passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Nicaragua passport holders

See all Nicaragua destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

Yes. Nicaragua passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Malaysia from Nicaragua?

About 18,103 km in a straight line, roughly ~21h 48m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Malaysia?

Malaysian ringgit (MYR).

What is the emergency number in Malaysia?

999.

Does Malaysia drive on the same side of the road as Nicaragua?

Malaysia drives on the left, the opposite side to Nicaragua. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Malaysia in?

Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Kuala Lumpur?

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter Malaysia without a visa?

86 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Malaysia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Nicaragua passport holders visit without a visa instead of Malaysia?

Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Hong Kong.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Nicaragua

Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is a country in Central America, comprising 130,370 square kilometers (50,340 sq mi). With a population of 7,097,329 as of 2026, it is the third-most populous country in Central America after Guatemala and Honduras, and the largest by area in all of Central America.

CapitalManagua

RegionCentral America

Population7M

Area130,373 km²

CurrencyNicaraguan córdoba (1 USD ≈ 36.81 NIO)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+505

Drives on theright

TimezoneManagua (UTC-6)

Nearest airportAugusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 11 km

Emergency number115 / 118 / 120 / 128

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,173 (2025)

Tourist arrivals474K (2020)

Climate in Managua

Warmest April, coolest November, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, July, August, December.

Monthly climate normals for Managua, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	33°C	23.8°C	9mm	346h
February	34.1°C	23.9°C	4mm	337h
March	34.2°C	23.7°C	11mm	368h
April	36.3°C	24.7°C	6mm	356h
May	33.3°C	25.3°C	302mm	300h
June	30.5°C	24.7°C	173mm	293h
July	31.3°C	24.7°C	119mm	340h
August	31.3°C	24.9°C	143mm	310h
September	30.9°C	24.3°C	253mm	308h
October	29.8°C	24.2°C	305mm	274h
November	28.8°C	24°C	369mm	258h
December	31°C	23.4°C	20mm	338h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America by area and the least densely populated. Nicaraguans like to refer to their country as the "país de lagos y volcanes"; the country of lakes and volcanoes. And those are indeed striking features as Nicaragua contains the largest freshwater body in Central America, Lake Nicaragua or Cocibolca. Inside Lake Nicaragua the famed Volcano Concepcion on Ometepe rises to about a mile in altitude, but other volcanoes such as Momotombo or Mombacho are also impressive.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

León Cathedral
Ruínas de León Viejo

Upcoming public holidays

October 12, 2026Indigenous Resistance Day

December 8, 2026Immaculate Conception

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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About Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. A federal constitutional monarchy, it consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on Mainland Southeast Asia and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Thailand, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia; East Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and maritime borders with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the country's national capital, largest city, and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government, while Putrajaya is the federal administrative capital, representing the seat of both the executive branch and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 34 million, it is the world's 43rd-most populous country.

CapitalKuala Lumpur

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population36M

Area330,803 km²

CurrencyMalaysian ringgit (1 USD ≈ 4.08 MYR)

LanguagesEnglish, Malay

Calling code+60

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKuala Lumpur (UTC+8)

Nearest airportSultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites6

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,125 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.3M (2020)

Climate in Kuala Lumpur

Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, August, October.

Monthly climate normals for Kuala Lumpur, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.5°C	24.1°C	102mm	314h
February	31.6°C	24.1°C	116mm	297h
March	31.8°C	24.6°C	195mm	312h
April	31.4°C	24.7°C	213mm	282h
May	31°C	25.1°C	226mm	228h
June	30.3°C	24.4°C	210mm	253h
July	30.1°C	23.9°C	336mm	251h
August	30.9°C	24.1°C	133mm	299h
September	30.2°C	23.9°C	302mm	247h
October	30.4°C	24.2°C	186mm	248h
November	29.5°C	23.9°C	389mm	213h
December	29.4°C	23.7°C	227mm	244h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, on the Malay Peninsula, as well as on northern Borneo. The country is one of Asia's tiger economies, having seen great economic and human development during the last several decades. While the capital Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city, deep jungles cover vast swaths of the land, and the offshore islands are home to pristine beaches and some of the world's best scuba diving sites. Malaysia is also a foodie's paradise, with its diverse ethnic groups contributing to an incredibly rich culinary heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley
Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor
Gunung Mulu National Park
Kinabalu Park
Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
Niah National Park

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