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El Capitolio and the historic streets of Havana — visa for Cuba

Visa information

Cuba Visa

The e-visa has replaced the old tourist card.

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Viza.az service fee
95 AZN
Visa centre fee
—
Consular fee
~ 50 €

Visa types for Cuba

Tourist visa

A tourist e-visa for Havana, Varadero and the cultural routes. It allows a stay of up to 30 days.

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Business visa

A business visa for meetings and negotiations in Cuba. An invitation from the host is required.

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Student visa

A student visa for study at universities in Cuba, particularly in medicine. An offer letter is required.

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Family reunion visa

A long-stay visa to join a spouse or relative living in Cuba.

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For many years Cuba used a paper tourist card, but that system has been withdrawn and replaced by a fully electronic visa platform. All applications are now accepted online.

The e-visa allows a stay of up to 30 days and can be extended once inside the country. The application process is simple: you fill in the form, enter your passport details and pay the fee online.

Two points need attention. First, medical insurance is compulsory for entry to Cuba and may be checked at the border. Second, sites outside the official platform quote the fee at several times its real level. Viza.az makes the application through the official channel and settles the insurance question in advance.

Visa to Cuba: prices and processing times

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Service Processing time Price
Viza.az service fee 3-5 working days 95 AZN
Visa centre cost — —
Consular fee — ~ 50 €
Visa decision 3-7 working days —

Visa prices for every country

Documents required for a visa to Cuba

  • Ordinary passport With validity covering the trip.
  • Completed online form The paper tourist card has been abolished; all applications now go through the electronic platform.
  • Compulsory medical insurance Decree 168/2010 requires cover of at least 10,000 US dollars, including emergency treatment, hospital care and repatriation. It is checked at the border; travellers without a policy have to buy one on the spot.
  • Return ticket A booking showing the travel dates.
  • Proof of accommodation A hotel booking or the address of a registered host.
  • Using the official platform Third-party sites sell the same visa for several times the price; apply only through the official channel.
  • Cash funds Many foreign bank cards do not work in the country, so plan your travel budget in cash beforehand.

Visa to Cuba: frequently asked questions

Yes. The paper tourist card used previously has been withdrawn and replaced by a fully electronic visa system.

No. The paper tourist card system has been closed and all applications are accepted through the online platform. Planning a trip on the basis of older information is risky.

The visa gives the right to stay up to 30 days and can be extended once inside the country.

Yes. Insurance is one of the conditions of entry and may be checked at the border. Travellers who arrive without it are required to buy a policy on the spot.

A reply usually comes within a few working days. Applying at least two weeks before the trip gives you room to breathe.

The fee varies with the processing time you choose. Sites outside the official platform show the same service at several times the price — the application must be made only through the official channel.

Many foreign cards are not accepted in the country, so the travel budget has to be planned in cash in advance. This is not connected to the visa, but it is the most important practical detail of the trip.

We make the application through the official platform, settle the insurance requirement in advance and check the documents. Our service fee is 95 AZN.