Cuba Visa Requirements

IMPORTANT NOTE: iVisa is not offering this eVisa at the moment. You'll need to go to an embassy to get the Cuban Tourist Visa. However, stay tuned because we'll launch this product very soon.

When you need to apply for a visa, one of the first concerns is if you meet the requirements or not. Lucky for you, the Cuba visa requirements are not challenging to achieve. In fact, there are just a few of them, and checking all the things on the list is reasonably straightforward. You need a passport, an application form, a travel itinerary, and travel insurance. When you apply online, you just need the first two because the other two will be asked after your arrival in Cuba.

• The first thing you need is a valid passport. However, it needs to be valid when you leave and has to remain as such for at least another 6 months from your arrival in Cuba. That is a good thing because you can ask for an extension while inside the country, and who knows? Maybe you will extend your vacation.

• The second requirement is that you fill in an application form. If you choose to use iVisa, you need only 10 minutes of your time to fill in the form. You will get a 2-step application form, and if you need some help, iVisa has a fantastic support service that is available 24/7. You only need to fill in your personal information, choose a timeframe in which you want your application to be processed, make a quick revision and make the payment.

The two requirements above need to be met before you leave for Cuba (when you apply). They will help you get your Tourist Card and cross the border. After you get to Cuba, there are two other things you need to present at Immigration. One of them is the Tourist Card that you receive before your departure. In case you do not have one, you can buy it there, but only in Havana. It is called a visa on arrival, and it costs $20.

When you arrive in Cuba, the immigration officer will ask you to present a travel itinerary that states your destinations before getting there. Also, you have to inform where you will go after you leave Cuba. That should not be difficult to achieve.

Last but not least, you need travel insurance. The rule took effect in 2010, and all travelers who arrive in Cuba must have medical care benefits. You need to present proof of coverage for the entire trip. Again, if you do not have an insurance policy or certificate, medical assistance card, and so on, it is possible to purchase medical insurance from the Cuban Travelers’ Aid Company named ASISTUR SA. Medicare does not cover international medical assistance, and most insurance policies do not provide overseas coverage. We highly recommend that you express extra caution so that nothing happens to you. At least nothing that would require medical attention. While the doctors in Cuba are competent, the hospitals there experience shortages in both treatment and personnel.

As you can see, the Cuban visa requirements are not out of the ordinary. You should check those things off the list easily. Furthermore, using iVisa will make things even more accessible. That is why we recommend that you apply online for your Cuba Tourist card so that you can get rid of the bureaucratic hassle you meet at a diplomatic mission.

IMPORTANT NOTE: iVisa is not offering this eVisa at the moment. You'll need to go to an embassy to get the Cuban Tourist Visa. However, stay tuned because we'll launch this product very soon.