Yes, a visa is required to travel from South Korea to Cuba.
Do I need a visa for Cuba from South Korea?
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South Korean nationals need a tourist card (not a full consular visa) to visit Cuba for tourism. It is obtained through the airline, a travel agency or the Cuban consulate before departure.
If you are travelling on a South Korean passport and dreaming of Havana, note that for tourism Cuba requires not a standard visa but a tourist card, a document you must secure before boarding. Travellers leaving from South Korea can obtain it through their airline, a specialised agency or the Cuban consulate.
Do you need a visa?
For a tourist trip, South Koreans do not need a full consular visa but a tourist card (tarjeta del turista). This document authorises a tourist stay and must be obtained before leaving South Korea. Business, journalism or study trips, by contrast, require a separate consular visa.
How and where to obtain it
The tourist card is usually available from the airline at booking or at the departure airport, through a travel agency, or directly from the Cuban consulate serving South Korea. Check with your carrier whether it provides the card, as this saves a separate step.
Documents and fees
Prepare a South Korean passport valid for the duration of your stay, a round-trip ticket and proof of medical insurance, which is often required for entry to Cuba. The cost of the tourist card is not confirmed here: check with the consulate, the agency or the airline for the exact price.
Processing and tips
Obtain the card early and fill it in without corrections, as a damaged card may be rejected. Take out medical insurance covering Cuba, since proof may be requested. As timelines vary by channel, confirm them with the official source.
Common mistakes
Do not wait until the airport assuming the card will be available; confirm it in advance with your airline. Beware of crossing out entries on the card and of forgetting medical insurance. A prior trip to Cuba can also complicate certain US procedures, so check this if your itinerary includes the United States.
Official sources
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
Essential Cuba information
Cuba is a Caribbean island nation governed by a communist regime led by President Miguel Díaz-Canel since 2018. The Communist Party dominates politics, with ongoing influence from the Castro family and the military. The economy is largely controlled by the military through conglomerates like GAESA.
Weather in Havana
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- Fire brigade : 105
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Cuba from South Korea?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
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-6), Work visa, Student visa (D-2), Family visa (A-2).
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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