Cuba e-Visa for citizens of Switzerland: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Switzerland 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 Switzerland
Yes, an e-Visa is required for Swiss citizens travelling to Cuba for tourism. It is requested online before departure, on the official portal of the Cuban authorities, and allows a stay of up to 90 days.
From Switzerland, a trip to Cuba starts with an online application that must be approved before boarding. The authorised tourist stay is 90 days; the price and processing time, which are not verified here, are given by the official portal or by the Embassy of Cuba in Switzerland.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. A Swiss passport does not allow entry into Cuba without prior authorisation: an approved e-Visa is required for a tourist stay. The application is submitted online, on the official portal of the Cuban authorities, before departure. The authorised length of stay is 90 days at most.
How much does an e-visa for Cuba cost from Switzerland?
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?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
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 sharp scan of your passport data page, a recent passport photo and the supporting documents the portal may ask for, such as an accommodation booking or a return ticket. Also check on official Cuban sources whether travel health insurance is required on entry. No verified amount is available: refer to the fee displayed on the official portal or given by the embassy.
How to apply for an e-visa for Cuba from Switzerland
- 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 to apply
Reach the official portal from a safe source, such as the website of the Embassy of Cuba in Switzerland, and be wary of adverts leading to paid services. Enter your details exactly as in your passport, add the requested documents in the specified format and pay the fee as instructed by the portal. After approval, download the e-Visa and keep it printed and on your phone.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cuba from Switzerland?
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 Switzerland on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Switzerland 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 times and tips
The processing time is not confirmed here; check it on the portal and apply as soon as your dates are set. Make sure your passport remains valid for the whole stay, and plan your itinerary without exceeding the 90 authorised days. Finally, check official Cuban websites for the other formalities to complete before your flight.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Using an unofficial intermediary site that imitates the Cuban portal means paying needless service fees. A mistake in your name or passport number, or a rejected photo, delays the application. Finally, confusing the validity of the e-Visa with the authorised length of stay can lead you to exceed the 90 days, which exposes you to penalties.
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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
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 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 for extending your stay in Cuba
- Request the extension of your tourist visa before your initial stay expires to avoid any violations.
- Inquire at Cuban consular offices or the embassy about the necessary documents for extension.
- Always carry a copy of your visa and passport during your stay.
A Swiss traveler who obtained their 90-day tourist eVisa can, before this period ends, go to the Cuban immigration office to request a 30-day extension for an additional fee, allowing them to stay legally up to 120 days.
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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
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