Visa to Cuba

Planning a trip to Cuba? Everyone who visits Cuba is sure to succumb to the Cuban charm and flavor. This amazing island in the Caribbean Sea attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique culture, warm climate and relaxed atmosphere, mesmerizing architecture and hospitable residents.

Getting a visa to Cuba is the first step to an unforgettable trip. The visa regime of this country is quite simple, but it is important to take into account all the nuances.

Travelers from most countries can easily issue a tourist card to Cuba. And, starting from August 2024, an electronic visa (e-Visa) is available to citizens of many countries. Thus, it is now possible to apply for a Cuban visa online, this greatly simplifies the process, eliminating the need to visit a consulate or embassy in person. The e-Visa system will eliminate the use of colored tourist cards, speed up the processing of visa applications and reduce queues at airports.

We will be happy to assist you with your visa to Cuba and other documents required for your trip. On our website, you can easily apply for a visa or tourist card as soon as possible - depending on the purpose for which you want to travel to the Republic of Cuba.

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When planning a trip to Cuba, it is important to consider visa requirements that depend on your nationality and the purpose of your visit.

Most foreign nationals, including European Union countries, traveling to Cuba for tourism and leisure purposes require a tourist visa to enter Cuba. However, in this case we are talking about the so-called tourist card (Tarjeta del Turista), which is a simplified visa. This card allows you to stay in Cuba for up to 30 days with the possibility of extending it for another 30 days.

It is not possible to enter Cuba without a tourist card. It is therefore necessary to apply for a tourist card in advance of travel. Tourist cards are not issued at the Cuban border.

Cuba uses tourist cards of different colors for different groups of travelers:

• Pink tourist cards are for travelers coming to Cuba from the U.S., regardless of citizenship.
• Green tourist cards are for travelers arriving in Cuba from countries other than the U.S., as well as cruise ship passengers.

In August this year, Cuba introduced an electronic visa (e-Visa) that will replace the current “Tarjeta del Turista” tourist card in 2025 (for now, it will be valid until December 31, 2024). The introduction of the online system aims to make the visa process safer and more efficient for travelers.

With the e-Visa, travelers will be able to stay in Cuba for up to 90 days, with the option to extend their stay for another 3 months. The e-Visa can be applied for online by providing personal information, including passport details and email address, and completing a questionnaire. The visa code will be emailed to the applicant for presentation at passport control.

To date, the electronic visa is not a full alternative to a tourist card. Therefore, citizens planning a trip to Cuba can apply for both an e-visa and a tourist card until at least the end of 2024. Moreover, tourists traveling to Cuba by water transport must apply specifically for a tourist card.

If the purpose of your visit is not limited to tourism, another type of visa will be required. For example, a business visa will be required for business travel, and a student visa will be required for studying in Cuba. Each of these visas has different requirements and lengths of stay, so it is important to thoroughly research the current requirements before traveling.

Travelers transiting Cuba are exempt from the need for a visa or tourist card if their transit time does not exceed 72 hours.

However, citizens of these countries are authorized to travel to Cuba with a tourist card if they also hold a valid visa or permanent residence permit issued by Canada, the United States or a member State of the European Union.

The cost of a visa to Cuba is based on several factors such as visa categories, nationality and number of applicants, consular and visa fees, as well as additional services such as priority (expedited) service or travel insurance.

In order to calculate the visa cost more accurately, we suggest using our visa calculator. It will help you to take into account all the necessary parameters, estimate your costs and choose the most suitable option of services you need.

Additional documents may be required for study, student or other types of visas to Cuba:

Study or student visa:

• Invitation from an educational institution - an official letter of enrollment or invitation to study from a Cuban educational institution.
• Proof of tuition - receipt or contract for payment of tuition fees.
• Proof of financial means - bank statements or other documents that prove you are financially able to pay for tuition and living expenses.
• Medical certificate - proof of medical insurance covering the entire duration of your stay in Cuba.
• Educational documents - diplomas, certificates or other documents proving your education, if required by the educational institution.

Work visa:

• Invitation from employer - an official letter from a Cuban employer offering you a job.
• Contract with employer - a signed employment contract or agreement.
• Proof of qualifications - diplomas, certificates and other documents that prove you are qualified for the position.
• Medical certificate - may be required to confirm the absence of diseases dangerous to public health.

Business Visa:

• Invitation from a Cuban company - an official letter for the purpose of a business meeting or conference.
• Business documents - a business plan, contracts, deeds or other documents that prove your business purpose.

Visa for long-term residence:

• Proof of basis for long-term residence - documents proving your eligibility for long-term stay (e.g., marriage to a Cuban citizen or a long-term work visa).
• Documents proving financial solvency - proof that you have the means to support your stay in Cuba.

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• We take care of all administrative formalities related to obtaining a visa. You will not have to deal with complicated bureaucratic procedures on your own.
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