Cuba Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes

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Passports

To enter Cuba, your passport must be valid for at least six months after your arrival date, and at least three months after your planned departure date.

Visas

Nationals from countries listed in the chart above are required to obtain a visa to visit Cuba.

Additionally, all travellers must complete an online arrival form on the D'Viajeros traveler information portal within 72 hours before entering the country. Upon submission, a QR code will be sent via email, which must be presented (either electronically or in printed form) to the airlines and authorities upon arrival.

As entry requirements are subject to change, travellers are advised to verify the latest regulations before departure.

Visa note

Americans cannot travel to Cuba for tourism purposes. They can only travel for one of 12 specified reasons. Please see the US State Department's page for further information.

Application to

To apply for a visa, contact your tour operator or the nearest Cuban consulate listed on this official Representaciones Diplomáticas de Cuba en el Exterior website.

You may also apply for an e-tourist visa online at evisacuba.cu/en/inicio.

Entry documents

All visitors to Cuba are required to have travel insurance covering medical expenses from approved foreign companies during their period of stay. Visitors can also purchase a policy upon arrival at the airport.

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.