Nicaragua
Cuba
Cuba visa for Nicaraguan citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Cuba visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Cuba visa?
Electronic tourist visa (Visa de Turismo Electrónica)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days, extendable by 90 more days in Cuba
- Processing time
- Reply within 72 working hours
Cuba’s official site for the e-Visa is evisacuba.cu. Processing time, as Cuba states it: Reply within 72 working hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: 90 days, extendable by 90 more days in Cuba.
Cuban missions in Nicaragua
- Embassy of Cuba in Managua
Paseo Ciprés, Managua
Cuba has 1 mission in Nicaragua, with its embassy in Managua.
Cuban citizens travelling to Nicaragua
CubaNicaragua Visa-free, 90 days Nicaragua visa for citizens of Cuba
Travel advice for Cuba
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- 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.
For a trip from Nicaragua to Cuba, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Cuba at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Cuba (updated 25 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cuba (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Cuba
Nicaraguan citizens may stay in Cuba for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cuba.
How Nicaraguan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Cuba is applied for online on its official government portal; Nicaraguan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Cuba’s neighbours for Nicaraguan citizens
The United States requires Nicaraguan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Cuban citizens travelling to Nicaragua
Nicaragua admits Cuban citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can Nicaraguan citizens stay in Cuba?
Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Cuba for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Cuban embassy in Nicaragua?
The Cuban embassy in Nicaragua is in Managua.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua admits Cuban citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Cuba visa-free?
No; Nicaraguan citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba.
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.