Message for U.S. Citizens:
Unannounced Border and Airport Closures (April 20, 2020)
Location:Nicaragua
Event: While the Nicaraguan government has not officially announced border restrictions, U.S. citizens in Nicaragua should be prepared for closures of land borders and airports with no warning and with indefinite duration. All commercial air service from Nicaragua to the United States remains suspended until at least early May. U.S. citizens in Nicaragua should be prepared to shelter in place.
The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights from Nicaragua at this time. However, in the event of any potential future repatriation flight, any U.S. citizens wishing to be included on a list of passengers must fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dFDPZv5a0UimkaErISH0Sz1tIkltlEdBprPmu1U9pNRUQ01XUDJGN1FSOEk4U1paMUpTNVhPODY3RC4u
You should fill out one form per passenger. If you have already filled out the form registering your interest, you do not need to do so again. If you are unable to fill out the form, please email ACSManagua@state.gov
Actions to Take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and what you can do to reduce your risk.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information regarding impacts to travel.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Managua, Nicaragua
Km 5 ½ Carretera Sur
Managua, Nicaragua
+505-2252-7104
+505-2252-7171 (after hours)
ACSManagua@state.gov
https://ni.usembassy.gov/
- State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
