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Cuba passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Cuba passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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30Visa-free
45eVisa
30Visa on arrival
93Visa required

Cuba passport at a glance

With a Cuba passport you can enter 30 destinations visa-free and 30 with a visa on arrival, so 60 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 45 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 93 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Cuba

Do Cuba passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Cuba passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Cuba passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa4162113
Asia991617
Europe30141
North America90211
Oceania4424
South America1137

Longest visa-free stays

Where Cuba passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 30
eVisa 45
Visa on arrival 30
Visa required 93

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Cuba passport holders visit without a visa?

Cuba passport holders can visit 30 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Seychelles, Fiji, Barbados and others. Adding the 30 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 60 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Cuba passport holders?

30 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Cuba passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Cuba passport holders travel with an eVisa?

45 destinations let Cuba passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam and others.

Do Cuba passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Cuba passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Cuba passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Cuba passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Cuba passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Cuba passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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