Event: Second COVID-19 Testing Site in Managua
As a reminder, all travelers to the United States must get tested for COVID-19 no more than 3 days before their flight departs and present the negative result to the airline before boarding. There are now two locations available for these tests within Nicaragua.
On August 11, the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health (MINSA) opened a second COVID-19 testing site for individuals seeking to travel abroad. The second testing site is located at the Nicaraguan Institute for Health Investigation (INIS), in the Bolonia neighborhood of Managua. The original testing site at the National Center for Diagnosis and Reference (CNDR) also continues to operate.
Testing at either INIS or CNDR is conducted Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Test results are returned the same day between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Please contact MINSA or your airline for further information about testing requirements.
Actions to Take:
- Enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts.
- 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 state.gov for the latest information regarding impacts to travel.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Nicaragua.
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Assistance:
- Please follow the links or call the numbers below for consular assistance. Contact the U.S. Embassy in Managua, located at Km 5 ½ C. Sur Managua, Nicaragua, by calling +505-2252-7104, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fridays. The American Citizen Services unit is also available by email during regular business hours at ACSManagua@state.gov. For after-hours emergencies, call +505-2252-7171 and ask for the Embassy Duty Officer.
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- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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