Electronic visa to Cuba - registration, documents, requirements

From July 1, 2025, the electronic visa (e‑Visa)  completely replaces the tourist card («tourist card») for most foreign guests, including tourists from Germany and other EU countries. Exception — tourists from Canada flying direct: their e‑Visa is automatically included in the air ticket.

This is a convenient way to arrange travel permission without visiting a consulate. In this guide — current information on requirements, costs, terms, and new rules.

Main information about e-visa to Cuba

• Entry multiplicity: single
• Duration of stay in the country: 90 days, with the possibility of extension for another 90 days
• Validity period: 180 days
• Purposes of the visit: recreation, tourist and excursion programs, visiting friends or relatives, participation in cultural and entertainment events

The information is based on data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba (MINREX), consulates, and officially accredited travel agencies.

We will help you quickly and conveniently arrange an e‑Visa to Cuba and other necessary documents. On our website, you can submit an online application depending on the purpose of your trip to the Republic of Cuba. Our company provides a full range of visa support services to make preparing for your trip as comfortable as possible.

• All foreign travelers, except for most Canadians on direct flights.
• Including countries previously exempt from visa requirements.
• Canadians — only when transiting through third countries — must also apply for e‑Visa

Citizens can enter Cuba without a visa:

• Serbia, Mongolia, China (up to 30 days).
• Latin America (some countries, for example, Nicaragua, Grenada).

The cost of obtaining an electronic visa to Cuba depends on several factors, including your nationality, consular and visa fees, as well as additional services such as medical insurance processing and priority service.

The cost of an e-visa to Cuba starts from 49 euros and depends on the chosen processing time.

To find out the current cost of obtaining an electronic visa to Cuba, use the page Cost.

The process takes from 1 to 5 working days and consists of 3 steps:

Step 1. Filling out the application

You need to specify:

• Passport data (validity period — not less than 6 months).
• Travel dates.
• Address of stay in Cuba (hotel or invitation).
• Contact details (e-mail for receiving a visa).

We remind you that one of the most common reasons for visa refusal — error when filling out the form. If you are not sure about your actions, we recommend that you contact our specialists: they will quickly and without errors help you fill out the form and obtain a visa.

Step 2. Payment of the visa fee

• Cost — from 49 Euros (depends on the type of visa and urgency). Check the current price on the "Cost" page
• Payment by card (Visa/Mastercard) or through payment systems.

Step 3. Receiving an e-Visa by e-mail

• The visa arrives in PDF format, it needs to be printed.
• It is valid for 30–90 days from the date of issue.

You may be required to provide additional documents:

• Accommodation booking confirmation: hotel confirmation, rented housing, or other proof of stay in Cuba.
• Financial solvency confirmation: bank account statements or other proof of sufficient funds for the stay in Cuba.
• Medical insurance: a policy covering medical expenses during the stay in Cuba.
• Airplane tickets: confirmed round-trip tickets or proof of further travel.

• Over 20 years of experience in visa processing, we guarantee professional and reliable handling of all your documents
• Additional services such as assistance in filling out forms or visa support will make your travel preparations as comfortable as possible for you.
• Free consultation by phone, email, and online chat. Ask us any questions, and our experts will provide you with detailed information.
• We will take care of all organizational formalities so that you can prepare for your trip calmly and without unnecessary worries.
• All necessary information is gathered on our convenient and informative website.
• You can be confident in the high professionalism and quality support of your trip with our professional visa service.