Republic of Cuba visas
Cuba publishes a current eVisa-Cuba portal through the Cuban Foreign Ministry for tourist eVisa applications, activation and verification, plus DViajeros for traveller declarations and Cuban diplomatic mission pages for consular family, journalist, business, special-purpose and permanent-residence services. The current Visa Atlas packet is conservative: it covers the official tourist eVisa, DViajeros entry declaration, A-2 family visa, D-6 journalist visa, business visa, other consular visas and permanent-residence application, while avoiding unsourced employment or temporary-residence claims.
7 routes · 7 without a sponsor · 1 lead to settlement
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) — Official Cuban Foreign Ministry eVisa portal for tourist visa applications, activation and verification.
- Cuba diplomatic missions (CUBADIPLOMATICA) — Official Cuban diplomatic mission pages publishing consular services for foreigners, including family, journalist, business, other visas and permanent residence applications.
- DViajeros (DViajeros) — Official traveller declaration portal for people in transit through the Republic of Cuba.
Visa routes (7)
Tourist eVisa
Cuba tourist eVisa for single-entry visits, requested or activated through the official eVisa-Cuba portal and linked to the traveller passport.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
DViajeros Entry Declaration
Official DViajeros traveller declaration process used alongside the visa or visa-exempt entry route for travel to Cuba.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Family Visa A-2
Consular A-2 family visa for spouses or children of Cuban citizens of another nationality travelling to stay with Cuban family members.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Journalist Visa D-6
Consular D-6 journalist visa route that starts with the Cuban Embassy press office before the consulate issues the visa.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Business Visa
Consular business visa route for business travel to Cuba, requested through the Embassy commercial office before consular issuance.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Other Consular Visas
Consular catch-all for Cuba student, event and other special-purpose visas that require direct confirmation with the Cuban consulate.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Permanent Residence Application
Consular permanent-residence application route for foreigners applying for residence in Cuba with medical, police and relationship or purpose evidence.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Cuba have?+
We cover 7 Republic of Cuba visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, family, study, and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Cuba visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
7 of the 7 Republic of Cuba routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 0 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Cuba visas lead to permanent residence?+
1 of the 7 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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