🇨🇺Cuba Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
North America· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Cuba?
It depends on your passport. Out of 195 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 20 enter Cuba visa-free, 155 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 20 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
20
nationalities
E-visa
155
nationalities
Consular visa
20
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (misiones.cubaminrex.cu), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Online arrival form
D'Viajeros. A mandatory formality, separate from the visa.
- When:
- Up to 7 days before arrival.
- Who:
- All travellers, children included, one form per person: immigration, health and customs.
Only fill it in on the official website.
Fill it in on the official website (dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu)
Checked on · source: misiones.cubaminrex.cu
Cuba visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Cuba applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- SpainE-visaStay: 90 days
- United KingdomE-visaStay: 90 days
- United StatesE-visaStay: 90 days
- ItalyE-visaStay: 90 days
- AlgeriaE-visaStay: 90 days
- CanadaE-visaStay: 90 days
- ColombiaE-visaStay: 90 days
- SwitzerlandE-visaStay: 90 days
- ArgentinaE-visaStay: 90 days
- PortugalE-visaStay: 90 days
- BelgiumE-visaStay: 90 days
- RomaniaE-visaStay: 90 days
- PolandE-visaStay: 90 days
- SenegalE-visaStay: 90 days
- Côte d'IvoireE-visaStay: 90 days
- CameroonVisa required
- MoroccoE-visaStay: 90 days
- TunisiaE-visaStay: 90 days
- TogoE-visaStay: 90 days
- GermanyE-visaStay: 90 days
Cuba visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Cuba publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Business visa (D-7) | Business | 90 days | 105 USD | 15 business days | Portal | |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year | 105 USD | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa (D-2) | Study | 1 year | 0-105 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family visa (A-2) | Family | 1 year | 105 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
Visas
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Information
Capital
Havana
Population
11,247,000
Currency
Cuban Peso (CUP ₱)
Languages
Spanish
Continent
North America
Calling code
+53
Timezone
America/Havana
Area
109,884 km²
Government
Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic
National day
May 20 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.cu
About
Cuba is a Caribbean island nation governed by a communist regime led by President Miguel Díaz-Canel since 2018. The Communist Party dominates politics, with ongoing influence from the Castro family and the military. The economy is largely controlled by the military through conglomerates like GAESA.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, stay vigilant regarding geopolitical tensions
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Avoid night travel
Natural risks(Seasonal hurricanes (June-November), occasional earthquakes)
- Monitor weather alerts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Free public healthcare system but under-equipped, private hospitals rare)
- Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies
- Mandatory travel insurance with evacuation
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Respect political restrictions
- Carry USD or EUR cash
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Havana · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants, not mandatory
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
Partner links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Cuba?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Cuba across 195 nationalities: 20 visa-free, 155 with an e-visa, 20 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Cuba visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 105 USD (Business visa (D-7)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Is it dangerous to travel to Cuba?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Moderate to high risk due to urban crime, political tensions, and current economic crisis". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Cuba?▾
The official currency is Cuban Peso (CUP ₱). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Cuba?▾
The capital of Cuba is Havana. The main spoken languages are: Spanish.
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