Visa Cuba

Are you traveling and want to apply for a visa to Cuba? At Traveldocs you can quickly and easily apply for an e-visa from €52.95

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Would you like to travel to Cuba? You can, but you will need a visa. The e-visa for Cuba you can apply for with us, this way you do not have to visit the embassy of Cuba. Within a few days you will receive the visa. You can easily apply for the e-visa here. Want to know more? Check out our FAQ for Cuba!

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Requirements Cuba

Everything you need to know about applying for a visa to Cuba

Alles wat je moet weten over een visumaanvraag

Purpose

Vacation, business travel and transfers
Validity

Unlimited
Residence

Maximum 90 days per visit + 90 days extension (Total 180 days)
Delivery time

Average 2-4 business days (emergency: 60 minutes on average)
Costs

From €52.95 per visa
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E-visa Cuba Application

Cuba Visa Application Guide

Below you will find the most important information about Cuba visa application, how this can be done completely online and what prices, conditions and other issues are involved.

Are you going in 2022 or 2023 on holiday to Cuba?

For Cuba you need a visa. This applies to all residents of the European Union, including the Dutch and Belgians. Underage children must also have their own Cuba visa. If it concerns a tourist trip, the application can be done fully online via the application form on this website.

What is the visa Cuba? How do I fill in the visa Cuba?

The visa Cuba is a green paper card consisting of two parts. On both the left and the right part you fill in your nationality, first name, last name, date of birth and passport number. On arrival in Cuba, one section is torn off and collected. When leaving the country, the other part will be confiscated. Make sure you keep the visa with your passport in your hand luggage during your trip. Do not stick the visa in your passport but keep it separate.

Visa Cuba fill in the form

Once you have received your visa you can easily fill it in yourself. Make sure you fill it in carefully and copy the passport details without mistake. Because the visa Cuba has no arrival date and no expiry date (as long as it has not been used), the visa Cuba can be applied for long before your departure, even if you travel next year. We always provide an explanatory document with the application, which describes exactly how to fill in the visa Cuba (tourist card) and what data to take from the passport you will travel with.

Apply for your visa Cuba fully online, no need to go to the embassy!

It is not necessary to apply for your visa Cuba at the embassy. By submitting your Cuba visa application online through our website, you save a return trip to the consulate of Cuba in Rotterdam. It is also possible to apply for a visa for someone else through the online application procedure. If you do that at the consulate, you will have to pay a surcharge of € 25 per person. If you use the online form on this website, this fee is not charged. The cost of the Cuba visa is € 39.95 per person. This is the total price, so including consular fees, application fees, shipping fees (within BE and NL), VAT and transaction fees. You can pay with iDeal or Bancontact. Would you rather pay by credit card or PayPal? That is also possible. However, you will then pay a small surcharge.

Validity and extension

The visa for Cuba is valid for 30 days. The validity starts at the moment of arrival. It therefore does not matter when you arrive in Cuba. The only restriction is that the passport used in the online application must be valid for at least seven months upon arrival in Cuba. If desired, you can extend the visa after arrival, at the immigration service, by 30 additional days, making a total of 60 days in Cuba.

Conditions of the Tourist Visa Cuba: Apply for a Visa Cuba from the USA

You may not arrive directly from the United States of America
Your passport must be valid for at least seven months on arrival
The tourist visa does not allow you to work in Cuba
Minors also need their own visa

Are you coming from America?

Travelers coming from the United States need to have a pink tourist card instead of a standard green tourist card. Traveldocs also has pink cards, however the rates for the pink card (for travelers to Cuba from or via America) are slightly higher. If you would like to use this card, please contact us to discuss the possibilities.

The following nationalities are NOT allowed to travel to Cuba on a tourist card and are REQUIRED to visit the embassy in person:

Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Cameroon
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea
India (travellers of other nationalities, travelling from India to Cuba, should also apply for a visa before departure. Travelling from India to Cuba is not allowed on a tourist card)
Iran
Iraq
Nepal
Nigeria
Pakistan
Philippines
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Syria
Uzbekistan
Yemen

Traveldocs cannot submit the application for you, as this must be done in person if you are a holder of one of the above-mentioned nationalities. However, we can assist you with all the preparatory work and schedule an appointment for you. Please contact us for the possibilities and rates.

Cuba visa processing time, visa validity and costs

Apply online and get your visa Cuba by post

You can apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The visa will be sent by post within two to four working days. The postal charges are included in the total amount of € 39.95 per person. This includes processing fees, consular fees, transaction fees and VAT. We send the visa Cuba within the Netherlands and Belgium by post (with stamp). The shipment is not sent by registered mail. The delivery time is on average 2-4 working days for a shipment within the Netherlands and on average 4-8 working days for a shipment to Belgium.

ATTENTION!

The shipping costs for visa Cuba applications are included in the total amount and apply only to applications within the Netherlands and Belgium. If you want your visa to be sent to another country, European or not, there will be additional courier costs involved. These costs differ per destination. International courier shipments cost on average between €120 and €200. Depending on your country, region and desired delivery time, these costs may be higher. Does your Cuba visa application need to be sent to another country? Please contact us before placing your order on the website so that we can calculate the shipping costs for you.

Urgent Visa Application Cuba

Are you going to travel at short notice? Emergency visa applications that are submitted on a working day before 12 noon will be processed and sent by mail the same day. An urgent application can be submitted through the normal online application form. Please tick the option “urgent” in the form. For urgent deliveries a surcharge of € 14.95 will apply.

We recommend using the courier options instead of the standard postal delivery in the event of a rush. Is your application so urgent that you cannot wait for delivery on the next working day or do you prefer to collect the visa yourself? Of course you can do so on working days between 0900 and 1700 hours at our office in Hoofddorp, or you can choose to have the visa ready and waiting for you at the Avia Partner Desk at Schiphol Airport, so that you can pick it up before check-in and board the plane! Rates and possibilities can be found here.

Other important information about applying for a visa Cuba

It used to be possible to buy the tourist card (visa) for Cuba at Schiphol Airport before departure. Nowadays this is no longer possible and one should already have the correct visa and/or tourist card for Cuba before departure. All you need to do is fill in the details in the application form and you will receive the tourist card by mail from us, together with information on how to fill in the card and what other things you need to take into account.

Most residents of the EU and Schengen Member States are eligible for the tourist card for Cuba, which can be applied for via this website. Do you doubt whether your nationality is eligible or you think you should apply for a regular visa? In that case, please contact us first. We will find out for you at the Cuban Embassy and if necessary start a regular visa application for you.

Other visa types for Cuba

Besides the tourist card, Cuba has many other types of visas, which have to be applied for at the embassy. This concerns a regular visa Cuba, which is affixed to the passport by the relevant government authority. You can think of the following visa types:

Cuba visa for journalists ( D-6)
Cuba visa for children and spouses of Cuban citizens who travel to Cuba to stay with their Cuban relatives ( A-2)
Business visa to Cuba, if the tourist card is not enough
Student visa for Cuba
Visa for Events
Etc.

These Cuba visa applications must be submitted to the embassy and cannot be processed digitally through our website. Of course, we can submit the applications on your behalf. In that case, the embassy will charge you besides consular fees also additional service fees for submitting the visa application Cuba to the embassy. Do you want to apply for a regular or non-regular visa Cuba that is not listed on our website? Please contact us in advance for tailor-made advice and the costs involved.

Going on holiday to Cuba with pets?

For your four-legged friends and other pets, we can also help you obtain the correct travel certificates from the Cuban Embassy. It is important to know that your pet must at least have the following documents:

Pet passport with up-to-date vaccinations
Health declaration for the journey of your pet (fit-to-fly). You need to request this document from your veterinarian
Certificate of good health
Copy of information page of the passport of the person who will travel with the pet

Important:

All regular visa applications for Cuba (visa types that have to be physically applied for at the embassy and cannot be used for a tourist card) differ in terms of consular fees. In addition, the embassy will charge an extra service fee if your visa application for Cuba is submitted through a third party. Do you want to know what costs you will face when applying for a visa type other than the green or pink tourist card (visa) for Cuba? Please contact us. We will be happy to find out from the embassy.

You will receive a consular form from us, which you need to fill in, print and sign before you can submit it together with your original passport, passport photo and the accompanying additional documents to us in Hoofddorp. Want to know more? Call us or send us an email!

Legalization of documents for Cuba

Besides the various visas for Cuba, we can also provide the legalization of documents for use in Cuba for you. Think of certificates, diplomas, marriage certificates, etc. Do you wish to start a legalization application for Cuba? Please fill in the contact form on our legalisation page and provide as much detail as possible about the type of document you wish to have legalised. We will contact you as soon as possible to explain the procedure, the next steps to take in order to obtain your visa for Cuba and to explain what is required and how much it will cost.

Are you planning to visit other countries besides Cuba?

Make sure you have all the necessary documents in order. Take a look at the pages below to make sure you have all your visa applications ready on time and can travel with peace of mind.

Apply for a Cuba visa now

Do you want to apply for a visa Cuba directly? Then go directly to the online application form. Want to know more about the visa and the procedure? Please read our FAQ visa Cuba page, or contact us via the online contact form.

Everything about the e-visa

Validity
Conditions
Costs
Rush
Transfer
Meaning

Validity period of the e-visa

On July 15, 2024, the e-visa for Cuba was launched. This service offers travelers a quick and convenient way to obtain their entry code without waiting times. Each e-visa is valid for one person and allows single entry into Cuba for 90 days, which can be extended for another 90 days.

Terms and conditions of the e-visa

There are a number of conditions you must adhere to for the visa to Cuba:

You may not arrive directly from the United States of America, if you do, you must have the pink tourist card.
The passport must be valid for at least seven months upon arrival.
The tourist visa does not allow employment in Cuba.
Minors also need their own visa.

Cost of the e-visa

The fee for a visa is €52.95 per visa. This fee covers the administrative processing costs and services required to process the visa application. It is important to check if additional fees apply depending on whether you choose the fill-in service. Be sure to pay the full amount in a timely manner to avoid delays in processing your application.

Costs
Tourism (e-visa) Single entry 90 days	€ 52.95
Business visa (regular) Single entry 30 days	€ 194.95

Urgent e-visa applications

Are you traveling at short notice? Visa Cuba rush applications submitted and paid on a business day before 12:00 noon will be processed the same day. An urgent application can be submitted using the regular online application form. To do so, check the “urgent” option in the form. A surcharge of €24.95 per person will be charged for rush deliveries.

Transfer with e-visa

A visa is not required for Cuba for stays of up to 72 hours.

The traveler must:

- Be in possession of a return ticket or a ticket to the next destination

- Have documents proving the purpose of the trip

- Be in possession of all documents required for the next destination

- Check with the airline whether check-in without a visa is permitted

Meaning e-visum

Online registration before departure

Up to 48 hours before departure to Cuba, you must complete the online immigration form “D'Viajeros” (information in Spanish). You will receive a QR code and show the code digitally when you arrive in Cuba.

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Applying for visa or legalization can be done entirely online and easily at Traveldocs

Do you have questions about how to apply for a specific visa and what conditions are involved? Then you can take a look at the relevant destination page under the visa heading in the search menu. You can then see per destination what documents you need, what conditions and types of visa applications there are for your chosen destination and how the application process works. Is your destination not listed here? No problem! In fact, Traveldocs is happy to assist you whenever possible with visa applications for all other destinations that do not have their own page on our website.

Do I need a visa for Cuba?

If you are going on vacation or on business to Cuba, you need a visa. This applies to all residents of the European Union, including Dutch and Belgians. Minors also have to have their own visa Cuba. If it concerns a tourist trip, the application can be submitted completely online via the application form on our website.

What is a visa for Cuba?

The Cuba visa is a green paper card, which consists of two parts. On both the left and right part you enter your nationality, first name, last name, date of birth and the passport number. After arrival in Cuba, one part is torn off and taken. The other part is taken when leaving the country. Therefore, make sure that you keep the visa with your passport in your hand luggage during your trip. Do not stick the visa in your passport, but keep it loose. When the two parts get separated for whichever reason before your arrival in Cuba, you must obtain a new visa since the current one will no longer be valid.

Do I need different visas for a tourist or business trip?

Yes, for your holiday you can request a tourist card, a business visa is required for a business trip.
Please note, to apply for a business visa for Cuba, the traveler must do this in person at the Cuban Embassy in The Hague. Traveldocs can assist you with this. Ask us for the conditions and rates.en.

Do children need to have their own visa?

Yes, a visa must also be applied for children, regardless of age, before traveling to Cuba.

How much does the Cuba visa cost?

You can find the costs for the Cuba visa on the application form. This includes processing fees, consular fees, transaction fees (for iDeal/Bancontact payments), and VAT.

Additionally, we offer the option to use an expedited procedure, in which the Cuba visa will be sent on the same day. We charge an extra €24.95 for this service.

Is it possible to extend the visa?

If desired, you can extend your tourist visa on-site at an immigration office for an additional 90 days. This allows you to stay in Cuba for a total of 180 days. The business visa can also be extended on-site.

Does it matter how I enter Cuba?

It does not matter how you enter Cuba, whether by boat or by plane; your visa is valid at every border control.

Please note that those traveling to Cuba via the USA will not have their green tourist card accepted. This also applies to travelers with USA nationality. They are required to have the so-called pink tourist card. Traveldocs can arrange this for you at a cost of €119.95 per person.

Does it matter which country I enter Cuba from?

Yes, travelers coming from America are required to have a pink tourist card instead of the standard green one. You can clearly indicate this on the online application form.

My travel authorization has been requested, but I haven’t received an email. What should I do now?

If you have not received an email from us within an hour after completing your visa payment, please first check your spam folder. If you still haven’t received an email, please contact us by phone or email through the contact page.

How do I apply for the Cuban visa?

You can apply for your tourist visa online at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Cuba visa will be sent to you by post within 2 working days, unless you opt for the expedited procedure. In that case, we often send the visa the same working day. The shipping costs are included in the total amount.

Once you receive the visa, you can easily fill out the visa card yourself using our instruction document, which we always include. Please ensure that you fill it out carefully and accurately transfer your passport details as described in the sample document.

You can also apply for a business visa through us. Please contact us to inquire about the options available.

How far in advance can I apply for the visa for Cuba?

You can apply for the Cuba visa even years before your departure, as no arrival date is specified on the visa. However, we recommend applying for a business visa at least 15 days prior to your trip, as we send the Cuba visa via regular mail. This allows for delivery within the Netherlands to take a maximum of 4 working days and up to 8 working days for shipments to Belgium.

Is there an urgent procedure available?

Are you already traveling to Cuba in the short term? We can expedite your visa application. Urgent requests for a Cuba visa submitted and paid for before 12:00 PM on a working day will be processed the same day and sent to you by post. You can submit the urgent application using the regular online application form. Make sure to check the “urgent” option when placing your application.

Additionally, we offer the option to use a courier service instead of standard postal delivery. Please contact us to receive a payment link for the additional courier fees, as these costs are not included in the standard price, only the regular postal delivery is covered.

How do I send the passport and documents?

There are several ways to submit your passport to us. You can either drop it off at our office in Hoofddorp, send it by post (registered or via courier), or have us pick it up (either the next day or, in urgent cases, the same day). Please note that additional fees will apply for this service.

In some cases, our pickup service may be available on the same day. The availability and costs depend on the pickup location, the time of day, and the current workload of our courier service. The costs for next-day pickup are also influenced by the pickup location.

Feel free to contact us by phone to inquire about the options for our pickup service.

When and how do I need to pay for the visa?

After submitting the online application form, you need to complete the payment. You can do this using iDeal, PayPal, Bancontact, or credit card.

If there is a surcharge for your chosen pickup and/or shipping method, this will be added directly to the total amount.

For custom urgent courier services (for pickup and/or delivery), the costs will be invoiced afterward.

Which data and documents do I need to provide for the application?

The data and documents you need to provide depend on your travel purpose (touristic or business), the number of entries required in China, and the validity period of the visa you desire. After you submit the online application for the visa to China, you will receive a personal email from us with instructions for providing the necessary documents for your situation.

Which conditions apply to my passport?

The passport must be valid for at least seven months after each entry. The passport must contain at least one blank page.

Does my passport state the letter O or number 0?

Document numbers in the Netherlands never contain the letter “O”, but they can contain the number “0”. Even though it seems that there is a letter O in your passport, it will be the number 0. It is also important to know that document numbers in the Netherlands are 9 characters long.
Belgian document numbers may include the letter (s) “O” and / or the number “0”. Belgian document numbers are 8 characters long and always start with 2 letters followed by 6 numbers.

I have Belgian nationality and I do not have a Citizen Service Number (BSN). What should I fill in?

You can enter nine zeros (000000000) in the input field on the application form.

Which conditions apply to my photographs?

The passport photo must be hardcopy (on paper and not digital), taken in the last 3 months in the format 35x45mm. to be delivered. The passport photo must be of high quality and in color with a white background. Headwear is only allowed in the passport photo if this is for religious reasons: The visibility of the entire face is then a requirement.
The passport photo must be loose (so not attached to the application form in any way) and free of any glue / staple remnants.

Do I have to book a flight and hotel in advance?

No, for the application of a Cuba visa, you do not need confirmation of your flight or accommodations.

Which conditions apply to the guarantee letter?

If you are traveling to Cuba for business purposes, a guarantee letter is required. This must be completed and signed by your employer. Please contact us for this.

Which conditions apply to the invitation letter?

If you are traveling to Cuba for business, you will need an invitation letter. This letter must be written on company letterhead from the inviting party in Cuba (a copy is allowed).

I made an error on my application/Tourist Card. Is it possible to correct this?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to make changes to already filled tourist cards. The only way to correct an error is to submit a new application. In this case, the payment will also need to be made again.

What exactly is a visa Cuba?

The Cuba visa is a green paper card, which consists of two sections. You enter your information on both the left and right sections of the card. Upon arrival in Cuba one part of the visa is torn off and taken. Once you leave the country again, the other part is also taken by immigration officers. Therefore it is important to keep the second part of your Cuba visa with you during your stay in Cuba. We recommend that you keep it loose in your passport, do not stick it!

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Does it matter how I enter Cuba?

No matter how you enter Cuba, whether by boat or by plane to Cuba, your visa is valid at any border control.

Please note that those traveling to Cuba via USA, the green tourist card is not accepted. This also applies to travelers with USA citizenship. They are required to have the so-called pink tourist card. Traveldocs can also take care of these for you at euro € 119,95 p.p.

How far before the trip can/should I apply for the visa for Cuba?

Because the Cuba visa does not specify an arrival date, it can be applied for even years before departure.

We recommend applying for the business visa up to at least 15 days before departure, because we send the Cuba visa to you by regular mail. As a result, delivery within the Netherlands is at most 4 business days and 8 business days for shipments to Belgium.

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