Canadian representation in Nicaragua
Office of the Embassy of Canada in Managua
Contact details, opening hours, passport, citizenship, notarial and consular services for the Office of the Embassy of Canada in Managua, Nicaragua.
Contact details
Contact the Office of the Embassy of Canada in Managua
The Canadian office is located in the BDF Corporate Building on Jean Paul Genie Road in Managua.
440 meters east of Club Terraza
Jean Paul Genie Road
Managua
Nicaragua
Appointments: Consular, passport and citizenship services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Office of the Embassy of Canada in Managua?
The office is located on the sixth floor of the BDF Corporate Building, 440 meters east of Club Terraza on Jean Paul Genie Road.
About the office
About the Office of the Embassy of Canada in Managua
The Office of the Embassy of Canada in Managua is an official Government of Canada post providing full consular services to Canadians visiting or living in Nicaragua.
Canada’s ambassador responsible for Nicaragua is based at the Embassy of Canada in San José, Costa Rica. The Managua office operates as an office of that embassy and provides an extensive range of services locally.
The office is therefore different from an honorary consulate or consular agency and should be identified by its official designation.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Embassy Office in Managua
The Managua office provides a broad range of consular and document services to Canadians in Nicaragua.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Nicaragua can contact the office for assistance with emergencies, deaths abroad, lost documents and other consular matters.
Passport services
The office accepts Canadian passport applications in person by appointment and assists with lost, stolen or damaged passports.
Citizenship services
The office accepts certain paper citizenship applications and provides information on proof of Canadian citizenship.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies, declarations and witnessing signatures.
Apostille services
The office can issue apostilles for certain eligible Canadian documents under current Government of Canada procedures.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Embassy Office in Managua
General enquiries
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:40 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., by appointment.
Consular services
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Passport and citizenship services
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Weekend: The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Hours may change during a large-scale emergency.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Managua
The Managua office provides regular Canadian passport services by appointment.
Submit in person
Book an appointment to present your completed passport application and supporting documents in person.
Pay online
Passport service fees can be paid online before the appointment. Bring your payment receipt when presenting your application.
Lost or stolen passports
Contact the office promptly if your Canadian passport is lost or stolen while you are in Nicaragua.
Appointment required: Email mngua@international.gc.ca or call +505 2268 0433 to arrange your passport appointment.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services in Managua
The Managua office accepts certain paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship.
Mail applications
If you are required to submit a paper application, it can be mailed to the Consular Section at the Office of the Embassy of Canada in Managua.
Drop off in person
Paper applications can also be left at reception Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., except on public holidays.
Notarial services
Notarial and apostille services in Managua
The office provides selected notarial services by appointment to Canadian citizens and, in limited circumstances, to non-Canadians when documents are intended for use in Canada.
Certified copies
The office can certify eligible documents as true copies of the originals.
Declarations and signatures
Eligible statutory declarations, affidavits and signatures can be witnessed or certified by a consular officer.
Apostilles
The office can issue apostilles for certain Canadian civil-status documents and other eligible documents under current Government of Canada rules.
Document language: Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation into English or French.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Embassy Office in Managua
Book an appointment
Consular, passport and citizenship services are appointment-based. Arrange your visit before travelling to the office.
Prepare your documents
Bring the required forms, identification, supporting documents and payment receipts for the service you need.
Check holiday closures
The office observes designated Canadian and Nicaraguan holidays. Confirm availability before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
Office of the Embassy of Canada in Managua FAQ
Is there a Canadian embassy in Managua?
Canada maintains an Office of the Embassy of Canada in Managua. The ambassador responsible for Nicaragua is based at the Embassy of Canada in San José, Costa Rica.
What is the official name of the Canadian office in Managua?
The official designation is the Office of the Embassy of Canada to Nicaragua, in Managua.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +505 2268 0433.
What is the email address?
The published email address is mngua@international.gc.ca.
When are consular services available?
Consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Managua?
Yes. The Managua office provides passport services by appointment and accepts applications in person.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Managua?
Yes. Certain paper applications can be mailed to the office or dropped off at reception Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Does the office provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies, declarations and signature witnessing.
Can the office issue apostilles?
Yes. The Managua office can issue apostilles for certain eligible Canadian documents.
Which Canadian embassy supervises the Managua office?
The Embassy of Canada in San José, Costa Rica, provides Canada’s ambassadorial representation for Nicaragua.