Cabo Verde passport → Nicaragua
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Cape Verdian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Get trip-ready for Nicaragua
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Nicaragua at a glance
- Capital
- Managua
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +505
- Region
- Central America
Nicaragua for other passports
- Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
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 Cape Verdian passport holders
BelizeVisa required
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
PanamaVisa required
Common questions
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Cape Verdian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Cape Verdian citizens stay in Nicaragua?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Cape Verdian citizens visit without a visa?
63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cabo Verde passport ranks #65 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.