Republic of Cuba · family
Family Visa A-2
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Consular A-2 family visa for spouses or children of Cuban citizens of another nationality travelling to stay with Cuban family members.
- Processing time
- Consular process; timing is not published on the reviewed public page.
- Government fees
- Consular fee applies; confirm the current amount and payment method with the competent Cuban consulate.
- Typical duration
- Confirm validity and permitted stay with the Cuban consulate that issues the A-2 visa.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Cuban mission consular-services page lists the Family Visa (A-2) under consular services for foreigners. It says spouses or children of Cuban citizens of another nationality who travel to Cuba and wish to stay with Cuban family members must present a passport and a document proving the relationship. The listed documents include a valid passport, photo, form and a marriage or birth certificate proving the relationship with the Cuban citizen.
Additional sources
Primary source
DViajeros - official traveller declaration portal ↗ · Ministry of Transport of Cuba / DViajeros
Link last verified:
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is the spouse or child of a Cuban citizen and holds another nationality.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ✓The trip is to Cuba to stay with the Cuban family member rather than ordinary tourism.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ✓The applicant can present a valid passport and proof of the relationship, such as a marriage or birth certificate.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
Common blockers
- !Applying for A-2 without evidence of the relationship to the Cuban citizen.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- !Using an ordinary tourist eVisa where the trip purpose requires the A-2 family visa.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- !Sending documents by post or through a third person without accounting for any extra consular charge mentioned by the mission page.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ·Photo and completed consular visa form.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ·Marriage certificate or birth certificate proving the relationship with the Cuban citizen.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ·Consular fee payment evidence requested by the issuing consulate.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Contact the Cuban consulate responsible for your country and confirm that A-2 is the right category.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the passport, photo, form and relationship certificate.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the consular channel instructed by the mission.
After approval
Check the visa endorsement and complete DViajeros if required before travel.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead Cuba A-2 family visa consular guidance ↗
Use this official Cuban source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and validity before relying on read cuba a-2 family visa consular guidance.
Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) · verified
- Official portalApplicantComplete DViajeros before travel if required ↗
Use this official Cuban source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and validity before relying on complete dviajeros before travel if required.
Ministry of Transport of Cuba / DViajeros · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cuba A-2 family visa for?+
The Cuban mission page describes it for spouses or children of Cuban citizens of another nationality who travel to Cuba and wish to stay with Cuban family members.
What relationship evidence is listed?+
The page lists a photocopy of the marriage certificate or birth certificate proving the relationship with the Cuban citizen.
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