Visa for Greece from Cuba: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. A Cuban citizen needs a Schengen Type C visa before travelling to Greece. Greece must be your main destination (the country where you spend the most nights) so that the application falls to the Greek authorities rather than another Schengen state.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure and issued within the last ten years, a compliant photo, accommodation and return-flight bookings, proof of sufficient funds, and travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 in the Schengen Area. The visa fee is usually EUR 90 for an adult. Confirm the exact amount, payment currency and any reduced-fee categories with the official source.

In Cuba, applications for Greece go through the Greek Embassy in Havana or the appointed partner application centre (VFS Global, TLScontact or BLS depending on the arrangement in place). You book an appointment, complete the Schengen form, provide biometrics (photo and fingerprints) and submit the file in person. Confirm the exact channel and competent jurisdiction on mfa.gr before starting.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Greece is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If Greece has no consulate in Cuba, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Cuba, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Cuba 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.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days; lodge your file several weeks before departure and no earlier than six months ahead. A complete, consistent application, clear itinerary, proven resources, ties to Cuba (employment, family, property), reduces the chance of being asked for more. Plan for appointment availability, which can be limited. Also check the entry health requirements that apply to your route.

Cuban refusals often stem from missing or inadequate travel insurance, weak proof of funds, bookings that do not match the stay dates, or filing with the wrong Schengen state when Greece is not the main destination. A passport close to expiry is another common cause. All details should be verified on mfa.gr before publishing.