Nicaragua - Consulate of Switzerland in Rivas

You are a Nicaraguan citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Rivas situated in Nicaragua. A consulate in Rivas could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Rivas and Nicaragua in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.


Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Rivas !

However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Nicaragua besides Rivas.

When Switzerland has more consulates located in Nicaragua ouside of Rivas you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Switzerland in Nicaragua of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Rivas are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Switzerland in Nicaragua besides Rivas

Swiss Representative Office in Managua, Nicaragua - Rotonda Jean Paul Genie - 900 mts al Oeste y 150 mts al Norte - Managua - Nicaragua
Email: managua@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+505) 22 66 30 10 & (+505) 2248 9130 - Website:

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Nicaragua

(There is no embassy of Switzerland located in Nicaragua)

Consulate Appointment in Rivas

Most consulates in Rivas need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Rivas first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Rivas do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Nicaragua or Switzerland.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Rivas please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.