Cuba e-Visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia
Yes, citizens of Saudi Arabia must obtain an e-Visa before travelling to Cuba. The application is made online on the official portal of the Cuban authorities, and the authorization allows a stay of up to 90 days.
Saudi travellers need to obtain the e-Visa required by Cuba before boarding, otherwise the airline may refuse to let them on the plane. The procedure is handled remotely, from the form to the payment; this guide gives no processing time or fee amount, which only the official Cuban portal can confirm.
Do you need a visa for Cuba?
Yes. A Saudi passport does not give access to Cuba without prior authorization: you must apply for an e-Visa online and obtain it before departure. The authorized stay is up to 90 days. This length of stay should not be confused with the validity period of the e-Visa or with the processing time, two details published by the Cuban authorities.
How much does an e-visa for Cuba cost from Saudi Arabia?
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
As a rule, expect to provide a scan of the passport’s photo page, a recent compliant passport photo and the key details of the trip, including dates, flight and planned accommodation. The exact list and accepted formats are those of the official portal. Fees are not quantified here: check the official amount on that portal and ignore offers from websites that mark it up.
How to apply for an e-visa for Cuba from Saudi Arabia
- 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
Go to the official portal of the Cuban authorities; the Cuban embassy responsible for Saudi Arabia can confirm its address if needed. Enter your details as they appear in your passport, add the requested scanned documents, then pay any applicable fee on that portal only. Keep the application reference and, once approved, a printed and a digital copy of the e-Visa.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cuba from Saudi Arabia?
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 Saudi Arabia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Saudi Arabia 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
As this guide gives no processing time, apply as soon as your dates are set and wait for the decision before committing to non-refundable costs. If your journey includes a stopover, also check the transit rules of the country concerned. In Cuba, plan your stay so that it does not exceed 90 days and keep the e-Visa at hand with your passport.
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
Unofficial intermediary websites, often well placed in search results, add substantial service fees to the procedure: make sure you are on the Cuban authorities’ portal before paying. An error in the passport number or the order of names can also make the e-Visa unusable. Finally, do not take the 90 days of stay for the validity period of the e-Visa.
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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
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Cuba from Saudi Arabia?▾
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 Saudi Arabia?▾
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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