Nigeria passport → Cuba
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Cuba, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
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.
Cuba at a glance
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- Cuban convertible peso (CUC), Cuban peso (CUP)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +53
- Region
- Caribbean
Cuba for other passports
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required- NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Caribbean for Nigerian passport holders
BarbadosVisa-free180 days
DominicaVisa-free180 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Kitts and NevisVisa-free90 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
BahamaseVisa
Trinidad and TobagoeVisa
Dominican RepublicVisa required
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Cuba, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Cuba?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Cuba?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Nigerian citizens (edited 4 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Cuba before you travel.