As Nicaragua’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of Nicaragua in Geneva handles political, economic and consular relations – from Geneva rather than the federal capital Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue de Vermont 37 - 39, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 740 51 60 |
| Fax | +41 22 734 65 85 |
| embajada.ginebra@cancilleria.gob.ni |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Rue de Vermont 37 - 39, 1202 Geneva is the embassy’s address.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
The embassy and its staff
Visitors should note that this embassy is in Geneva; Nicaragua has no separate embassy in Bern.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Nicaraguan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Nicaragua
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Nicaragua; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. The FDFA’s travel advice for Nicaragua contains no general warning. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Nicaraguan national holiday (15 September). Religious holidays observed in Nicaragua may lead to further closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Nicaraguan citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 740 51 60. Typical cases are a stolen passport before a trip home, a hospital stay or an arrest; legal fees and travel costs remain the citizen’s responsibility. Swiss citizens who need help in Nicaragua contact the Swiss Embassy in San José, which also covers Nicaragua, or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Nicaragua and Switzerland
Nicaragua in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Nicaragua (this page)
Switzerland in Nicaragua
- No resident Swiss embassy – Nicaragua is covered by the Swiss Embassy in San José
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Nicaragua in Geneva
Where is the Nicaraguan Embassy in Geneva?
At Rue de Vermont 37 - 39, 1202 Geneva.
Is it safe for Swiss citizens to travel to Nicaragua?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Nicaragua; check the current travel advice before you go.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Nicaragua. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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