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Cuba visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Cuba? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Caribbean | Continent: North America

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21Visa-free
156eVisa
0Visa on arrival
20Visa required

Cuba entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 21 can enter Cuba visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 156 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 20 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

21 of 198 passports can travel to Cuba without arranging anything before departure.

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Cuba entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Cuba
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa-free (90 days)
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippinesVisa required

Cuba visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Cuba.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa30438
Asia503412
Europe60380
North America70150
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 21
eVisa 156
Visa required 20
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Cuba?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 21 can enter visa-free, 156 need an eVisa and 20 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Cuba without a visa?

21 passports have visa-free access to Cuba, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Kenya, Serbia, Barbados, China, Antigua and Barbuda and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Cuba offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Cuba. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Cuba eVisa online?

156 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Cuba. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do North American passport holders need a visa for Cuba?

Of 22 passports from North America, 7 can enter Cuba visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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