Cuba Visa for Nigeria Passport Holders

Nigeriapassport Cubadestination

Single entry ApprovalHigh Transit visaNo

Data verified 15 May 2026

At a glance

Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Cuba. Fee: USD 75 (~USD 75). Processing: 5-15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista) required for Nigerians. Fee: USD 75 (~NGN 102,000). Available via Cuban Embassy Abuja (direct mission) or authorized travel agents. NO eVisa for Nigerians. IMPORTANT: Visiting Cuba REVOKES US ESTA and complicates future US travel.

Visa types: Tourist Card (single entry, 30 days, extendable to 90 days); Business Visa; Work Visa (rare); Student Visa; Family Visa; Transit; Diplomatic. Tourist Card different from full visa — does not allow paid work.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)USD 75 (Tourist Card)

In USDUSD 75

In NGNNGN 102,000

Minimum bank balanceUSD 100/day

Stay & validity

Validity: 90 days to enter. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable to 90 days in-country).

Extension possibleYes

Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority

How to apply

MethodEmbassy Abuja (direct mission) / Travel agents

Application centreEmbassy

Processing time5-15 working days

AppointmentYes · Book

InterviewConditional

Urgent processingNo

Requirements

Bank Statement Yes Yes (USD 100/day)

Return Ticket Yes

Hotel Booking Yes Yes (authorized hotels)

Sponsor Doc Conditional

Invitation Letter Yes Yes (Business)

Vaccination Conditional Yellow Fever (carried)

Travel Insurance Mandatory Mandatory (COVID coverage)

Biometrics No

Police Clearance No No (Tourist Card)

Employment Letter Recommended

Passport & photo

Passport validity6+ months

Photo size35 × 45 mm · White bg

Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Tourist Card application; 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking (must be in Cuba's authorized hotels); Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance with COVID coverage (MANDATORY); Health declaration; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Business: Cuban entity invitation.

Visa types (1)

Tourist ★

Single USD 75 (~USD 75) 5-15 working days

Common rejection reasons

Common NG rejections (LOW rate but US travel implications): (1) US ESTA/visa COMPLICATIONS — visiting Cuba revokes ESTA, requires future B1/B2; (2) Insufficient travel insurance; (3) Hotel booking not at Cuban-authorized properties; (4) US Treasury OFAC compliance — affects Nigerian travelers who hold US visa; (5) Health declaration issues; (6) Limited Nigeria-Cuba flow flagged; (7) Direct Cuban embassy in Abuja makes process easier.

Embassy / consulate

AddressEmbassy of Cuba, Plot 783, Yedseram Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

Phone+234 9 413 4040

Emailembacuba.nigeria@cubaminrex.cu

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Official portal

Apply or confirm the current requirements on the destination government's official site.

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Data quality

ConfidenceMedium

Last verified2026-05-15

Indicative information for reference only — Visandra is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Always verify with the official mission before you travel.

Good to know

Cuba visa FAQ for Nigeria passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit Cuba with a Nigeria passport?

Yes — Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Cuba (Single entry). Apply via Embassy Abuja (direct mission) / Travel agents.

How much does a Cuba visa cost for Nigeria passport holders?

The Cuba visa fee is USD 75 (about NGN 102,000). Additional service, biometric or courier charges may apply on top.

How long does it take to get a Cuba visa?

Typical processing for a Cuba visa is 5-15 working days. Apply well ahead of your travel date and allow for appointment availability.

How long can I stay in Cuba on this visa?

A Cuba visa for Nigeria passport holders typically allows a stay of Validity: 90 days to enter. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable to 90 days in-country).. Extensions may be possible (Yes).

How do I apply for a Cuba visa from Nigeria?

Apply for your Cuba visa via Embassy Abuja (direct mission) / Travel agents. An appointment is required. Your passport should be valid 6+ months.