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Cuba
Tourist Visa

Cuban Visa: Your Questions Answered!
 
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Do I need a tourist visa to travel to Cuba?
Yes. Anyone who wishes to enter Cuba needs a tourist card.


What do I need to apply for a Cuba Tourist Card?
You will need to provide:

  • A photocopy of your valid passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your departure date from Cuba;
  • The completed and signed Cuba Visa application form;
  • The visa processing fee;
  • Confirmation of your travel arrangements (return tickets) and accommodation booking.

On arrival in Cuba you will need 25 convertible pesos for airport taxes.


What are the rights granted by the Cuban Tourist Card?
The tourist card is only valid for leisure or recreational purposes in Cuba.


Is the Cuban Tourist Visa electronic?
No. It is a paper document.


How long is the visa valid for?
Your Cuba Visa will be valid for 30 days (starting from date you enter Cuba). Once in Cuba it can be extended by up to another 30 days.


How much time do I have to activate the visa once I have it?
Your tourist card for Cuba must be activated within 180 days from the issue date.


How long does it take to organise?
The standard processing time for Cuban Visas is 10 working days from the date we receive your completed application.


How do I know what’s happening with my visa application?
Visa First is the only company with an online visa status engine through which you can check the status of your Cuba Visa application 24/7. Check your visa status here.


How much will it cost?
For Cuba Visa processing the fees are:

Irish Residents:
Tourist Visa: 1-month single-entry (Standard service - 10 working days): €50

UK Residents:
Tourist Visa: 1-month single-entry (Express service - 3 working days): £65
Tourist Visa: 1-month single-entry (Standard service - 5 working days): £45


Why choose Visa First?
Thousands of customers every year choose Visa First to organise their tourist visas because:

  • We make getting the visa you need fast and hassle-free.
  • We are the only company with an online visa status engine which allows you to check the status of your visa 24/7. Check your visa status now.
  • We’re visa experts and have organised over 130,000 visas for people like you.
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We are from Nepal and we need Cuban Tourist cards?
If you are resident of the UK or Ireland we will be able to help. Alternatively you can contact the Cuban embassy for further assistance.