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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Cuba

4 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1
Permanent residence 1
Family 1

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Visiting Cuba

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

17 passports visa-free
209 passports need an eTA or eVisa
23 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

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Malaysia
Montenegro
North Korea
North Macedonia
Russia
Serbia
Singapore
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & Grenadines
Trinidad & Tobago
United Arab Emirates

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Cuban tourist card (tourist visa) for foreign visitors
Foreign tourists to Cuba use a tourist card, which Cuban consulates describe as a tourist visa valid for a single entry on a 30-day trip. It can be extended by 30 days at the hotel desk or with the immigration authorities. Cuban consulates issue the card in person or by post, and Cuba also runs an official eVisa portal. Because of US rules on travel to Cuba, a card bought outside the US cannot be used to fly to Cuba from or through the United States; travellers on that route buy a separate 'pink card' in the US after completing a US affidavit.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Temporary residence with a work permit
Foreigners in Cuba with temporary residence status need a work permit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MTSS) to carry out professional or work activities. The work permit must be obtained before the residence application. Fees for granting and renewing work permits are set by MTSS Resolution 46 of 2020. Cuba is moving to a new system under the 2024 Ley 173 de Extranjería and its regulation (Decreto 137 de 2025). These were published in 2026 with a general 180-day period before they take effect.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Permanent residence1 pathway

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