Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Allows nationals from specific countries to enter Cuba without a visa for tourism, family visits, or business purposes for a period of up to 1 month. Travelers are required to have sufficient funds, travel health insurance and a return or onward ticket. Employment during the stay is not permitted. All travelers need to complete and submit D'VIAJEROS FORM within 3 days before arrival.
Eligible individuals
The main categories of individuals for whom the visa is intended and who it is best suited for.
Tourist, businessman, visitor, visa exempt
The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.
Unlimited
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
The right of visa-free entry is unlimited as long as the foreigner meets the criteria and complies with all the rules and laws that govern this right.
to 1 month
Duration of stay
The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.
The specific permitted length of stay without a visa in Cuba is not universally fixed — it depends on the traveler’s nationality, immigration status, and the decision of the immigration officer at the point of entry. As a rule, the maximum stay for this group of nationalities is 30 days.
to 6 months
Extension of stay
The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.
Standard practice allows for a single extension, limiting the total duration of stay to 180 days. Upon completion of this period, departure from Cuba is required, and immediate re-entry for tourism purposes is not permitted. The application for an extension must be submitted before the initial period expires, typically at least 1 week prior to the intended departure date. Granting an extension requires proof of sufficient financial means, accommodation arrangements, and confirmed return travel plans.
multiple-entry
The ability to enter and exit the country an unlimited number of times, unless otherwise specified, within the visa's validity period.
Number of entries
A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.
The number of visa-free entries is unlimited as long as the criteria for such entry are met and all applicable rules and laws are complied with.
Not applicable
Processing time
The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Before arriving in Cuba, the foreigner must complete a mandatory electronic form (D'VIAJEROS FORM) through the online service 48–72 hours before the flight to Cuba. Visa-free entry can be used at any time, as long as all the rules and laws that regulate it are observed.
Free of charge
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
Visa-free entry is free of fees.
A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.
The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.
Passport
A passport or travel document with a minimum validity of 6 months.
Medical insurance
Travelers are required to have medical insurance valid for the entire duration of their trip. The policy must cover emergency medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation, with minimum coverage of about 10,000 USD. The insurance must be issued by a company recognized by the Cuban authorities, and it is recommended to carry a printed copy of the policy.
D’VIAJEROS FORM
The D’VIAJEROS Form is a single digital document that consolidates information for immigration, customs, and health control. It must be completed online up to 72 hours before arrival, after which a QR code is issued to be presented at the airport in Cuba, either on a mobile device or printed. The form is free of charge.
Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.
Ticket
A return ticket or ticket for onward travel confirming the intention to leave the country at the end of the visit.
Proof of accommodation
Hotel reservation or travel voucher / confirmation of accommodation booking.
Proof of sufficient funds
Evidence of having at least 50 USD per day (or the equivalent) if the foreigner does not have a tourist voucher issued by a travel agency.
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
Documents for minor children
Birth certificate, adoption certificate, or guardianship certificate evidencing parental or guardianship rights; certified power of attorney or permission from parents or legal guardians for minors traveling abroad.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.
Clear purpose of the visit and documents confirming it, in accordance with the visa-free entry conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.
Type of visa
The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.
Visa exemption
Category
The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.
Visa-free entry
Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.
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support@terrana.orgLast updated 2026-04-20