Cuba e-Visa for citizens of France: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of France 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 France
Yes, French citizens need an entry document for Cuba, but for tourism it is a tourist card, not a full consular visa.
For a tourist trip to Cuba, French nationals must carry a Cuban tourist card before boarding. This document is usually obtained through the airline, a travel agency or the Cuban consulate in France, rather than through a standard visa procedure. It is not a full consular visa but a short-stay tourist authorisation.
Do you need a visa for Cuba?
For tourism, a French passport alone is not enough: you need a tourist card (tarjeta del turista), which serves as the entry document for a tourist stay. It is not a full consular visa but a simplified document for visitors. You must obtain it before departure, as it is generally checked at boarding.
How much does an e-visa for Cuba cost from France?
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
Bring a passport valid for the whole length of your stay, the completed tourist card, and usually proof of accommodation as well as travel insurance, which is often required to enter Cuba. The exact cost of the tourist card is not confirmed here and varies by channel (airline, agency, consulate): check the current price with the official source or your provider before paying.
How to apply for an e-visa for Cuba from France
- 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
A French traveller can get the tourist card in several ways: through their airline (sometimes included or sold at check-in), via a travel agency, or directly from the Cuban consulate in France. For consular steps, refer to the official Cuban missions portal misiones.cubaminrex.cu. Choose your channel according to your itinerary and carrier.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cuba from France?
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 France on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in France 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 practical tips
Get the tourist card well before departure to avoid any surprise at the airport, as the time to obtain it depends on the channel chosen. Fill it in carefully and without corrections, as a damaged or incorrectly completed card may be refused and need to be repurchased. Also keep proof of your travel insurance, which may be checked on arrival.
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
Do not confuse the tourist card with a standard consular visa: the procedure and the document are different. Check the correct type of card for your route, as separate versions may exist depending on your country of departure or transit. Finally, do not wait until the last minute and make sure you have valid travel insurance, without which entry may be compromised.
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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
- Ministère cubain des Relations extérieures: Missions consulaires
- France Diplomatie, Conseils aux voyageurs : 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 for your stay in Cuba
- Make sure you have a passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date in Cuba
- Fill out the D'Viajeros form within 72 hours prior to your arrival on the website dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu
- Arrange travel insurance including medical coverage
- Have a return or onward ticket to prove that you will leave the territory
For an optimal stay in Cuba, start by applying for your e-Visa on the official website, then complete the D'Viajeros form within 72 hours before your departure. If you wish to extend your stay beyond 90 days, plan to submit a renewal application before your initial visa expires to benefit from the additional 90 authorized days.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Cuba from France?▾
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 France?▾
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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