Cuba · Caribbean
Cuba · CaribbeanCuba visa requirements by passport
21 passports can enter Cuba visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 0 need an online ETA or e-Visa, and 0 need a visa issued before travel.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- Cuban peso (CUP)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Region
- Caribbean
Visa-free (21 passports)
No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.
- United Arab Emirates passport
- Antigua and Barbuda passport
- Bosnia and Herzegovina passport
- Barbados passport
- Benin passport
- Belarus passport
- China passport
- Dominica passport
- Grenada passport
- Kenya passport
- Saint Kitts and Nevis passport
- Saint Lucia passport
- Montenegro passport
- North Macedonia passport
- Mongolia passport
- Malaysia passport
- Namibia passport
- Serbia passport
- Russia passport
- Singapore passport
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport
Cuba entry rules: common questions
Checked against official government sources on 23 Oct 2026.
Who needs a visa for Cuba?
21 passports can enter Cuba visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 175 need an ETA, e-Visa or embassy visa before travel. Pick your passport on this page for the exact rule.
How long does it take to get approved for Cuba?
e-Visa: generally within 72 business hours.
Is there an arrival form for Cuba?
Yes. D’Viajeros: Mandatory advance-entry form; show the QR code at check-in and on arrival.
What changed recently for travel to Cuba?
2025: The paper tourist card was replaced by an electronic tourist visa (eVisa-Cuba).
What should I know before travelling to Cuba?
Travel medical insurance is required.
Official sources
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