Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Cuba need a visa for Spain?
CubaSpainVisa requiredNationals of Cuba need a visa for short stays in Spain. (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I)
Diaspora: about 215,409 people born in Cuba live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Schengen tourist & business visaSpain issues the uniform Schengen short-stay (type C) visa for tourism, business and visits to family or friends, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period in all Schengen countries. You apply to Spain when it is your main or only destination, normally in your country of legal residence. The core rules (fee, insurance, passport and timing) are set by the EU Visa Code and are the same in every Schengen state; Spain sets its own application channels, and ties means of subsistence to the minimum wage (about EUR 122.10 per day in 2026).Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.