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Nicaragua visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Cuba
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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.
Cuban citizens planning a trip to Nicaragua can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Cuban citizens can stay in Nicaragua
Cuban citizens may stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Costa Rica and Honduras require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nicaraguan citizens travelling to Cuba
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Cuban citizens do not need a visa for Nicaragua: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Cuban citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Cuban citizens can stay in Nicaragua for up to 90 days.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Nicaragua visa-free?
Yes, Cuban citizens can enter Nicaragua without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.