Cuba e-Visa (replaces tourist card): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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S$ 65 .00

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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

e-Visa: from US$50

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Cuba Cuba e-Visa (replaces tourist card) at a glance

Government visa fee: approx US$50 (government fee, paid by card online)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Typically 2-5 business days
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Tourists of all nationalities travelling by air, including Indian and Singapore passport holders (not routing/transiting via the USA)
Arrival card: D'Viajeros (dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu) — mandatory free customs/health/immigration declaration within 72 h

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee. Refund Policy: Service fee is non-refundable. Embassy fees will be refunded only if HolidaySG has not yet submitted payment to the embassy.

Do you need a visa to Cuba?

Travellers from 19 countries incl. Malaysia (90 days, bilateral waiver), Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Mongolia, some CIS & Caribbean states. Singapore & most others need the e-Visa. can generally enter Cuba without a visa. Tourists of all nationalities travelling by air, including Indian and Singapore passport holders (not routing/transiting via the USA)

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from 19 countries incl. Malaysia (90 days, bilateral waiver), Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Mongolia, some CIS & Caribbean states. Singapore & most others need the e-Visa. do not require a visa for Cuba for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Cuba e-Visa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Cuba visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — MANDATORY E-VISA. Since 1 July 2025 Cuba's paper tourist card is abolished - ALL air travellers must buy an online e-Visa (approx US$50) before departure AND complete the D'Viajeros form. US-routed flights must arrange the visa via the airline, not online.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

Cuba e-Visa (replaces tourist card)

Official fee: approx US$50 (government fee, paid by card online)

Validity: Enter within a set period from issue; single entry
Max stay: 90 days
Time to verify: Automated online
Time to approval: Typically 2-5 business days
Processing time: Typically 2-5 business days
Where to apply: https://evisacuba.cu

Who needs it: Tourists of all nationalities travelling by air, including Indian and Singapore passport holders (not routing/transiting via the USA)

Visa-free: 19 countries incl. Malaysia (90 days, bilateral waiver), Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Mongolia, some CIS & Caribbean states. Singapore & most others need the e-Visa.

Required documents

Valid passport (6+ months)
Return/onward ticket
Proof of accommodation
Travel medical insurance
Credit/debit card for payment

Arrival card: D'Viajeros (dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu) — mandatory free customs/health/immigration declaration within 72 h

Extra charges: Mandatory travel health insurance; provider/airline service fees may apply

US-linked travellers must qualify under a general licence. Travel insurance compulsory.

Source: Cuba e-Visa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

D'Viajeros Traveller Declaration

Validity: Single trip
Time to verify: Immediate
Time to approval: Immediate
Processing time: Immediate
Where to apply: https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu

Who needs it: All arriving travellers (health, immigration and customs declaration - not a visa itself)

Required documents

Passport
Flight details
Accommodation address
e-Visa reference

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Tourists of all nationalities travelling by air, including Indian and Singapore passport holders (not routing/transiting via the USA)

Cuba visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇰🇷South Korea	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇦🇺Australia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇬🇧United Kingdom	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇺🇸United States	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇦Canada	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇩🇪Germany	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇫🇷France	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇼Taiwan	Entry not permitted	—	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇷🇺Russia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Cuba visa — frequently asked questions

No visa is needed — Singaporeans can enter Cuba visa-free for up to 30 days.

Yes — Indians need a visa for Cuba, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Cuba visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Filipinos need a visa for Cuba, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

No visa is needed — Chinese nationals can enter Cuba visa-free for up to 90 days.

The official government fee for the Cuba e-Visa (replaces tourist card) is approx US$50 (government fee, paid by card online). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Cuba e-Visa (replaces tourist card): Typically 2-5 business days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Valid passport (6+ months); Return/onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Travel medical insurance; Credit/debit card for payment. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

No. Since 1 July 2025 the pink/green paper tourist card is abolished. All air travellers must obtain the electronic e-Visa online before departure.

The government fee is around US$50, paid by international card at the time of the online application. Airline/agency channels may charge more.

Yes. Cuba requires the tourist e-Visa for essentially all tourists, including Indian and Singapore nationals.

It is a mandatory online health/immigration/customs travel declaration completed within 48 hours (up to 7 days) before arrival at dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu. Your e-Visa becomes effective once it is completed.

Up to 90 days on a single-entry basis (historically extendable once inside Cuba); confirm current extension rules locally.

If your flight departs from, transits or connects through the USA you cannot use the online e-Visa and must arrange your Cuba visa through your airline. US travellers also need a qualifying OFAC travel category.

Yes. Proof of travel medical insurance is a standard entry requirement for Cuba.

No. The e-Visa must be obtained before departure; there is no general visa-on-arrival.

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We review your documents and send a personalised checklist.
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Application status tracking and support until outcome.
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Government fee shown separately from our S$65 assistance fee.
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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.