Destination · North America Cuba visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 21 can travel to Cuba without arranging a visa in advance. 156 can apply online for an e-Visa and 20 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit Cuba: passports by requirement
Do I need a visa for Cuba?
Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | e-Visa | – |
 United Kingdom | e-Visa | – |
 India | Visa required | – |
 Philippines | Visa required | – |
 Nigeria | Visa required | – |
 Pakistan | Visa required | – |
 Canada | e-Visa | – |
 Australia | e-Visa | – |
 China | Visa-free | 90 d |
 Germany | e-Visa | – |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 6/46 | |
| Asia | 5/50 | |
| Africa | 3/54 | |
| North America | 7/22 | |
| South America | 0/12 | |
| Oceania | 0/14 |
Passports that can enter Cuba visa-free
21 passports
Passports eligible for Cuba e-Visa
156 passports-
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Romania -
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Spain -
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Uganda -
Ukraine - United Kingdom
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Venezuela -
Vietnam -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Passports that need a visa for Cuba
20 passports
Passports that are not admitted
1 passports
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Cuba?
It depends on your passport. 21 passports can enter Cuba visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 156 can apply for an e-Visa online and 20 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter Cuba without a visa?
21 passports can enter Cuba visa-free, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belarus, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Dominica, Grenada and others.
Does Cuba offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 156 passports can apply for a visa to Cuba online.
Holding a Cuba passport? See where the Cuba passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Cuba before you book.