Cuba e-Visa for citizens of Germany: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Germany 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 Germany
Yes. For a tourist trip to Cuba, German nationals need a tourist card (tarjeta de turista), not a full consular visa.
A German traveller heading to Cuba for tourism must obtain a tourist card before boarding. It is usually available through the airline, a travel agency, or the Cuban consulate in Germany. This document, rather than a visa stuck in the passport, is what authorises tourist entry to Cuba.
Do you need a visa for Cuba?
Not a standard visa, but a tourist card is mandatory for German nationals travelling as tourists. It is a short-stay entry permit, distinct from a full consular visa. For the authorised length of stay and any extension, refer to the official source.
How much does an e-visa for Cuba cost from Germany?
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
Carry a German passport valid for the duration of your stay (at least 6 months is generally recommended) and proof of travel. Travel medical insurance is normally required to enter Cuba, so carry a certificate of cover. The cost of the tourist card varies by channel; check the current price with the consulate or your airline.
How to apply for an e-visa for Cuba from Germany
- 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 obtain it
From Germany, the tourist card is most often obtained through the airline at booking, through a travel agency, or directly at the Cuban consulate. Check the exact route based on your carrier and itinerary, as the process varies by airline and departure or transit airport. If in doubt, contact the Cuban consulate in Germany.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cuba from Germany?
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 Germany on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Germany 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.
Timing and practical tips
Obtain the tourist card well before departure to avoid being stopped at boarding. Fill it in legibly and without corrections, as a damaged card can be refused. Check the Auswärtiges Amt travel advice for up-to-date health and entry requirements, including the insurance obligation.
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
Do not confuse the tourist card with a visa: they are two different things. Also be careful with itineraries transiting the United States, where specific rules may apply and complicate obtaining the card. Finally, do not make corrections on your tourist card, and keep proof of medical insurance, which is often checked on arrival.
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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
- Consulados de Cuba (MINREX): Misiones
- Auswärtiges Amt, Kuba: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise
- Botschaft der Republik Kuba in Deutschland
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
- Make sure you have travel insurance with medical coverage.
- Check that your passport is valid for at least six months after your date of entry.
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