Cuba e-Visa for citizens of Canada: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Canada apply online before departure, for stays up to 90 days.
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Mandatory arrival form: D'Viajeros. Up to 7 days before arrival. Only fill it in on the official website.
Fill it in on the official website (dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu)
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Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Cuba visa from Canada
Canadian travellers going to Cuba for tourism (to Varadero, Havana or Cayo Coco) must present a tourist card on arrival. This document is usually obtained through the airline, a travel agency or the Cuban consulate before departure. It complements the passport and the travel insurance required to enter the island.
Do you need a visa?
Canadian nationals do not need a standard consular visa for a tourist stay in Cuba, but they do need a tourist card. This card acts as the entry permit for a short stay and must be obtained before travel. The Canadian passport must be valid for the whole duration of the stay.
How much does an e-visa for Cuba cost from Canada?
The official fee for an e-visa for Cuba is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Cuba really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for an e-visa for Cuba?
Documents required for an e-visa for Cuba:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Proof of accommodation
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
Prepare a valid Canadian passport, the tourist card and proof of travel medical insurance, which is generally required on entry. The exact cost of the tourist card is not confirmed here: it varies by channel (airline, agency or consulate), to be checked with the official source. Fill in the card cleanly, without crossing anything out.
How to apply for an e-visa for Cuba from Canada
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to get it
The tourist card is generally obtained through the airline (often included with or sold alongside flights to Cuba from Canada), a travel agency or the Cuban consulate. For a direct request or a special situation, refer to the Cuban consular missions via misiones.cubaminrex.cu. There is no standard e-Visa portal for this document.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cuba from Canada?
An e-visa for Cuba is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Canada on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Canada but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Cuba take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing and tips
Get the tourist card before departure, as it is checked at check-in and on arrival. Ask your airline whether it comes with the ticket or must be bought separately. Keep the card safe throughout the stay, as part of it is collected when you leave the country.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
The most common mistake is assuming no formality is needed: the tourist card remains mandatory. Beware of crossings-out on the card, which can invalidate it and force you to buy another. Finally, do not forget travel medical insurance, proof of which may be requested on entry into Cuba.
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Other visa types for Cuba
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Cuba Ministry of Foreign Affairs: consular missions
- Embassy of Cuba in Canada
- Government of Canada: travel advice for Cuba
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
90 days
Official websiteTo confirm
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
105 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa (D-7)
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
105 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa (D-2)
Student visa
Duration
1 year
Price
0–105 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family visa (A-2)
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Price
105 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to Extend Your Stay in Cuba
- Request the extension of your electronic tourist visa before the initial 30 days expire to avoid any violations.
- Always carry a copy of your visa and valid passport during your stay.
- Plan ahead by contacting Cuban authorities or through your accommodation in Cuba to request an extension.
A Canadian traveler arriving in Cuba with a valid 30-day e-Visa can, if they wish to stay longer, request an extension about 1 week before the end of their initial stay, pay the fee of 35 USD, and thus obtain a total stay of 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Cuba from Canada?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
What documents are required for a visa to Cuba?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: Passport valid 6 months beyond stay, Online application (no paper form), Digital photo (recent), Passport scan (data page), Proof of accommodation, Visa fee payment.
How do you apply for a visa for Cuba from Canada?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
How long can you stay in Cuba?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for Cuba?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Cuba offers among others: Business visa (D-7), Work visa, Student visa (D-2), Family visa (A-2).
Data verified on 28/10/2026 · Our methodology
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