Cuba
Republic of Cuba
At a glance
Cuba visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Cuba depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Cuba, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-08-06
Good to know
- Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) announced Evisa, an electronic tourist visa management platform, rolled out via Cuban consular offices abroad starting May 2024. Applicants can start the process virtually from any internet-connected device, without needing to submit additional physical documents.
- Cuba's Ministry of Tourism page with the fuller Evisa system description (mintur.gob.cu) was unreachable (502 Bad Gateway) during this check, via both automated and real-browser access — this record is sourced from the MINREX announcement instead.
- The practical application portal is evisacuba.cu, but its content did not load in this check (JavaScript-only page); this record could not confirm the eVisa fee, eligible nationalities, processing time or validity period from an official page — verify current details directly on evisacuba.cu or with a Cuban consulate before applying.
- Do not rely on third-party "Cuba tourist card" resellers for official pricing or eligibility — none were confirmed as an official Cuban government source during this check.
Been to Cuba already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
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Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Cuba — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Cuba
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 21 countries can currently enter Cuba visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Cuba they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Cuba’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Cuba runs on 110V with plug types A, B. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type A adapter covers all of Cuba.
Full power guide for CubaLocation
Light & dark
Havana swings from 11-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 19:23.
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