Republic of Cuba · short term business
Tourist eVisa
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Cuba tourist eVisa for single-entry visits, requested or activated through the official eVisa-Cuba portal and linked to the traveller passport.
- Processing time
- The eVisa-Cuba portal text says applicants receive a response within the next 72 business hours.
- Government fees
- Fees and payment methods vary by consulate/payment channel in the official portal; confirm the displayed cost and upload proof of payment where required.
- Typical duration
- Single entry; 90-day stay, extendable for 90 days according to the official eVisa-Cuba portal.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The official eVisa-Cuba portal says the tourist visa is valid for a single entry to Cuba for a stay of 90 days, extendable for a further 90 days. The electronic visa is linked to the valid passport used for the stay, and the applicant needs an email address to receive the visa code. The portal supports new visa applications through Cuban consulates, activation of a visa code obtained through a travel agency, and verification of visa status or validity.
Additional sources
Primary source
eVisa-Cuba - new visa application ↗ · Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX)
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Primary source
DViajeros - official traveller declaration portal ↗ · Ministry of Transport of Cuba / DViajeros
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Primary source
Cuba diplomatic missions - consular services for foreigners ↗ · Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX)
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The trip is tourism or another purpose accepted by the official tourist eVisa process.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ✓The applicant has a passport that will remain valid during the stay in Cuba.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ✓The applicant provides a valid email address to receive the visa code.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ✓The applicant uploads payment evidence where the selected consulate or payment method requires it.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
Common blockers
- !Using a tourist eVisa for employment, residence or a purpose that requires a separate Cuban consular visa.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- !Entering passport, nationality, name or date-of-birth data incorrectly; the official portal warns that errors can invalidate the visa.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- !Trying to file through a country where the portal says no Cuban consulates are available for that region.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- !Travelling by sea without first contacting the relevant Cuban consular office, as the official portal instructs.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport or travel document number.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ·Nationality and country where the applicant is applying.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ·Name, surnames, date of birth, sex, email and phone information requested by the eVisa form.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
- ·Proof of visa payment where the selected consular process asks for an uploaded receipt.Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Open the official eVisa-Cuba portal and choose the new visa application flow, or activate an existing agency-issued visa code.
Build the evidence pack
Select nationality, country of application and the relevant Cuban consulate, then enter the passport and identity details exactly as shown on the passport.
Submit through the official channel
Pay through the method shown for the selected consulate and upload payment proof if the portal requests it.
After approval
Check the email visa code and verify the visa status before travel; complete any required DViajeros traveller declaration before arrival.
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.
- ApplyApplicantApply for a Cuba tourist eVisa ↗
Use this official Cuban source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and validity before relying on apply for a cuba tourist evisa.
Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) · verified
- Official portalApplicantVerify a Cuba tourist eVisa ↗
Use this official Cuban source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and validity before relying on verify a cuba tourist evisa.
Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) · verified
- Official portalApplicantComplete the DViajeros traveller declaration ↗
Use this official Cuban source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and validity before relying on complete the dviajeros traveller declaration.
Ministry of Transport of Cuba / DViajeros · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Cuba tourist eVisa valid for a stay?+
The official eVisa-Cuba portal says the tourist visa is valid for a single entry and a 90-day stay, extendable for a further 90 days.
Is the Cuba eVisa linked to my passport?+
Yes. The official portal says the electronic visa will be linked to the valid passport used during the stay in Cuba.
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