Cuba passport → Nicaragua
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Cuban passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Nicaragua at a glance
- Capital
- Managua
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +505
- Region
- Central America
Nicaragua for other passports
- CubaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Central America for Cuban passport holders
BelizeVisa required
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
PanamaVisa required
Common questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Cuban passport holders need a visa for Nicaragua, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Cuban citizens stay in Nicaragua?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Cuban citizens get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Cuban citizens visit without a visa?
55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cuba passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Cuban citizens (edited 1 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Nicaragua before you travel.