Cuba
General visa requirements for travelling to Cuba. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Tourist visa (Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 30 days for Malaysia, Mongolia, Saint Lucia, Singapore; 90 days for Montenegro, Serbia, United Arab Emirates
- Entry
- Single entry
All visitors must hold valid return tickets and proof of medical insurance. Non-Cuban passport holders must provide proof of financial solvency of at least USD 50 per day. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominica, Grenada, Kenya, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Serbia, Singapore, and United Arab Emirates are eligible for visa-free entry.
Eligible countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominica, Grenada, Kenya, Malaysia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, North Macedonia, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Serbia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Minimum amount: USD 50 per day
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Valid for entire duration of stay in Cuba
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
Tourist visa (Embassy Required Tourist Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 15 business days
- Fee
- Varies by embassy
- Entry
- Single entry
E-visa system not available for these nationalities. Must apply at Cuban embassy or consulate. Kosovo nationals are refused entry and transit, even if not leaving aircraft.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Uzbekistan, and Yemen must apply at Cuban embassy or consulate.
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Uzbekistan, Yemen
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Minimum amount: USD 50 per day
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Must cover emergency medical services in Cuba
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
How to apply
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Cuban embassy or consulate.
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Document submission
Submit application form and supporting documents in person: valid passport, passport photos, return ticket, proof of medical insurance, proof of financial means.
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Processing wait
Visa processed by consular office. Processing typically takes approximately 15 business days.
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Visa collection
Collect visa from embassy or consulate.
Tourist visa (Electronic Visa (eVisa))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 3 business days
- Fee
- $50 USD
- Validity
- 90 days, can be extended once for additional 90 days while in Cuba (maximum total stay 180 days)
- Entry
- Single entry
E-visa system introduced in 2024, replaced paper tourist cards. Application available at evisacuba.cu. Entry form must be completed at dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu within 7 days of arrival. Not available for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Uzbekistan, Yemen.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All foreign nationals who are not eligible for visa-free entry or restricted from e-visa must obtain an e-visa before travel. Not available for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Uzbekistan, Yemen.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Minimum amount: USD 50 per day
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Must cover emergency medical services in Cuba
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, online payment; Amount: $50 USD
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online e-visa application at evisacuba.cu with passport details.
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Fee payment
Pay e-visa fee of $50 USD online during the application.
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Document submission
Submit passport copy and supporting documents online including return ticket, proof of medical insurance, and proof of financial means.
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Processing wait
Wait for e-visa approval. Processing typically takes up to 3 business days. Visa code sent by email with link to entry form.