Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington, District of Columbia

The Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington, District of Columbia serves Nicaraguan nationals living in the DC area and, in many cases, a wide surrounding region. The official consular jurisdiction (the exact states or counties this office covers) is not published in the sources we could verify — confirm with the embassy directly before assuming it serves your area.

Embassy of Nicaragua — Washington, DC contact

Verified as of 2026-06-28 against the US State Department consular directory:

  • Address: 1627 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 (Dupont Circle)
  • Phone: (202) 939-6570 and (202) 939-6531
  • Fax: (202) 939-6545

Only three offices remain. As of 2026, Nicaragua maintains only three consular offices in the United States — Washington, DC, Miami, and New York. It closed its consulates in Los Angeles, Houston, and New Orleans in January 2024, so the nearest office may be far from where you live. Plan travel and mail-in options accordingly.

Available services

As an embassy, this office typically offers the following services:

  • Passport renewal and new issuance
  • Visa for foreigners (where applicable)
  • Notarizations and powers of attorney
  • Birth registration (children born in the US)
  • Marriage and death certificates (transcription)
  • Consular protection in legal matters
  • Political and diplomatic affairs
  • Repatriation of remains

Important: Exact service availability may vary. Always confirm in advance, since offices may operate with reduced staff.

Appointments, passports, and consular ID

Nicaragua does not operate a central appointment call-center line — there is no MexiTel-style phone system (that belongs to Mexico, not Nicaragua). To begin a service:

  • Passport: Nicaragua introduced an online migration portal in 2026. The passport is processed for $50, printed in Managua, and mailed to you. See our Nicaragua passport guide.
  • In person: contact one of the three US consular offices (DC, Miami, or New York) directly to ask about appointments and document requirements.

How to confirm current address, phone, and hours

Contact details and hours can change. To confirm the latest official information:

  1. Call the embassy directly at the numbers above.
  2. Check the US State Department Foreign Consular Offices directory, updated annually.
  3. Confirm office hours before traveling — the embassy serves a large region from a single location.

Note: Nicaragua’s foreign-ministry website (cancilleria.gob.ni) was not reachable when this page was verified (2026-06-28). Rely on a direct phone call or the State Department directory above rather than that site.

Before your appointment — checklist

  • ☐ Valid identification (Nicaragua or US)
  • ☐ Proof of US residency (recent dated)
  • ☐ Supporting documents for the specific procedure (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
  • ☐ Recent photo (verify the exact format required)
  • ☐ Payment for consular fees (accepted forms — cash, money order, etc.)
  • ☐ Appointment confirmation (printed or digital)

Consular procedures — step-by-step guides

The most common services at this consulate (full step-by-step guides):

Consulate verification + alternative resource context (2025-2026)

Many foreign-country consulates in the US have closed, consolidated, or shifted operations since 2020 — verify any consulate’s current operating status BEFORE traveling. Official sources:

  • US State Department Foreign Consular Offices Directory: state.gov/foreign-consular-offices — annually updated, lists all foreign embassies and consulates currently accredited in the US
  • Embassy of your country in Washington DC — typically maintains an up-to-date list of any subordinate consulates
  • Wikipedia “List of diplomatic missions of [Country]” — community-maintained, generally accurate but verify against official sources

For consular emergencies (lost passport, arrest, medical emergency, death) while in the US, contact the embassy by phone — embassies generally have emergency lines.

For “Find an immigration attorney” referrals when the consulate’s pro-bono network isn’t a fit: see AILA-member directories, BIA-recognized non-profit options, and broader civil legal-aid (housing, family, public benefits). The US Department of State publishes a Foreign Consular Offices PDF annually with all consulates’ contact information.

Last verified: 2026-06-28. General information — not legal advice. Always verify current details with the consular office before your visit.

Sources: US State Department — Nicaragua consular notification · US State Department Foreign Consular Offices