Cape Verde
Nicaragua
Nicaragua visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaragua issues Cape Verdean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Nicaragua visa?
Visitor entry (Libre visado and tourist card)
Key facts
- Fee
- US$10
Nicaragua’s tourist visa costs US$10 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visitanicaragua.com.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Nicaragua
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Cape Verde to Nicaragua, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Nicaragua at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 13 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Nicaragua (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Nicaragua (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Cape Verdean citizens receive the visa for Nicaragua at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues Nicaraguan citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Nicaragua.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua issues Cape Verdean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Nicaragua tourist visa cost?
Nicaragua’s official sources give a standard fee of US$10 for the tourist visa.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Nicaraguan citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa on arrival in Nicaragua.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.