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.
1 entry rule for Cuba based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Cuba
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Life in Cuba
Money
2
Currency
Cuban Peso
CUP
Cuban Peso
Tax
5–50%
Income tax (national)
Sales tax 10% · social security 5%
Annual sworn-declaration scale (self-employed, artists, etc.): 5% up to CUP 25,000 rising to 50% above CUP 1,000,000; salaried workers pay the tax on wages through withholding under separate rules.
Living
1
Happiness
#2 of 2 countries
World Happiness Report 2011
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Who it’s for
Foreign nationals travelling to Cuba for tourism only. Business, journalism, study, events and family visits need other visa types.
Eligibility
Purpose: tourism only
The tourist card is only for foreign citizens travelling to Cuba for tourism.
Children
Minors need their own tourist card even if they are listed in a parent's passport.
Travel from or via the USA
If you fly to Cuba from or through the US, you must complete a US affidavit and buy the 'pink' tourist card sold only in the US.
- Cuban consulates say US authorities do not allow tourist cards issued elsewhere on these flights
- This applies whatever your nationality
- The affidavit must be under one of 12 US-approved travel categories
Official wording
Cuban consulates say US authorities do not let anyone, whatever their nationality, fly to Cuba from or through the US with a tourist card issued elsewhere. Those travellers must complete a US affidavit under one of 12 US-approved travel categories and buy the 'pink' tourist card sold only in the US.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistValid passport
- FeesTourist card consular fee
- Steps to applyDecide your route
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Other routes to Cuba
- Work permitsTemporary residence with a work permit
- Permanent residencePermanent and provisional residence under the new Ley 173 de Extranjería
- FamilyFamily visa (A-2) for relatives of Cuban citizens, and permanent residence application
