Visa requirements for Cuban citizens

Visa requirements for Cuban citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Cuba.

As of 2026, Cuban citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 56 countries and territories, ranking the Cuban passport 76th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements Visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports travelling for tourism purposes:

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days. Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. 30 days 1 month Extendable up to 6 months. The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Cuban citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. 120 days Cuban citizens may apply for a visa on arrival if they hold a valid visa or valid permanent resident permit (resident card) issued by Australia, Belarus, Canada, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Schengen Area member states, United Kingdom or United States. Obtainable on arrival at Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), Yerevan. May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 30 days Visitors must register at the State Migration Service if they stay more than 15 days. 3 months 14 days 30 days Extensions possible. Visitors must hold a proof of purpose of stay. Sufficient funds of USD 500 required. 28 days 30 days Health insurance can be purchased on arrival in Minsk National Airport (MSQ). eVisa Benin 30 days Must have an International Vaccination Certificate. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR). 90 days The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD. 30 days 90 days Extensions possible (if applied prior to arrival). Applications for stays of more than 90 days should be directed to Immigration and Passport Control Office, P.O. Box 942, Gaborone, Botswana. Extensions possible. Fees: Single entry: XOF 47,000.-; Multiple entry: XOF 61,000.- 1 month 30 days Extensions possible. Fees: 30 USD.- for tourists; extension fee varies according to length. Visitors must hold a passport photo. Day trips are not permitted, except when arriving and departing in Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH). 30 days Visa fee : 25 EUR Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival. Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. 45 days 7 days 3 months 90 days 21 days 30 days Visa fee is 30 USD. 90 days Credit card payment transactions are not accepted when applying for e-Visa. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. 4 months 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 60 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 30 days Printed copy of the e-Tourist Visa required on arrival. 80 days 15 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 3 months 90 days For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD. 30 days 90 days 30 days 90 days 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 60 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days 30 days May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 30 days 3 months 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. The visa is free to get and no charge but must apply application online and get the visa on embassy or consulate this was scrapped due to trump tensions and migration concerns. 30 days Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. Visa free for 14 days if residents or have a valid entry visa for one of the following countries (the United States of America, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Schengen Agreement countries, Japan), or to be residents of one of the countries The Gulf Cooperation Council and its profession are among the professions that benefit from the resident visa. 3 months 30 days Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK. 60 days Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an eVisa application. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 30 days 3 months 6 weeks 1 month 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. Transfers allowed. 3 months 3 months 30 days Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival. 30 days e-Visa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport. Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 days Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. 30 days 90 days 60 days 30 days 15 days 90 days When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD. 1 month 3 months May apply using 'Smart service'. The Embassy of the United States in Havana provides immigrant visas and only limited services for emergency nonimmigrant visas. Cuban nationals may go to another U.S. embassy in order to apply for routine nonimmigrant visas."Consular Services Available at U.S. Embassy Havana". U.S. Embassy Havana. March 31, 2022. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Effective June 9, 2025, no new immigrant visas will be issued to nationals of the seven countries, and no B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, or J nonimmigrant visas will be issued, with certain exemptions. 30 days 120 days e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.). 90 days 1 month

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Visa requirements for Cuban citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas and restricted zones:

Visitor to Visa requirement Notes (excluding departure fees) Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay) 30 days

Non-visa restrictions

See also

Visa policy of Cuba Cuban passport

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