{"id":234670,"date":"2025-06-26T22:28:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/traveling-to-cuba-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-mandatory-electronic-visa\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T22:30:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:30:44","slug":"traveling-to-cuba-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-mandatory-electronic-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/traveling-to-cuba-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-mandatory-electronic-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling to Cuba: What You Need to Know About the New Mandatory Electronic Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Starting July 1, 2025, nearly all international travelers will be required to obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) to enter C<\/a>u<\/a>ba<\/a>. This new requirement will fully replace the traditional tourist card, which has served as the main entry document for tourists over the past several decades. The goal is to implement a more modern, secure, and efficient immigration system, aligned with international standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Get Your e-Visa: Steps, Processing Time, and Recommendations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new document can be obtained from any consulate<\/strong>, authorized travel agency<\/strong>, or directly online<\/strong> via the official website. The cost is $50 USD, and the estimated processing time is up to 72 business hours after submission<\/strong>. The e-Visa allows for a stay of up to 90 days<\/strong>, with a one-time extension available for the same period. It can be requested up to 30 days before departure<\/strong>, is valid only for tourism purposes, and requires that the applicant\u2019s passport be valid for at least six months beyond the planned departure date from Cuba. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exemptions and Special Cases: Who Is Not Subject to the New Rule?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The new electronic visa system does not apply to Cuban citizens with a valid passport, who can enter the country without completing this procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian travelers are also exempt from this requirement<\/strong>, provided they travel directly from Canada<\/strong>, as the visa cost is already included in the ticket price. However, if they make a stopover in another country, they must apply for the e-Visa themselves. This exception is explained by the importance of the Canadian market to Cuban tourism: in January 2025 alone, more than 88,000 Canadian visitors arrived in Cuba, according to official data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The measure also applies to children of Cuban citizens born abroad who do not hold a Cuban passport. Even if they have family ties or regularly visit the country, they must comply with this new immigration requirement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apply for Your e-Visa in 5 Simple Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Visit the official website: https:\/\/evisacuba.cu\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Fill in the required information: personal data, travel details, passport number, and a recent digital photo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Make the payment: pay the visa fee using one of the secure payment methods available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Wait for a response: you will receive an email confirming the status of your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Download and print your e-Visa: although it is a digital document, a printed copy is required at immigration control and when boarding your flight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Additional Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In addition to the e-Visa, the D\u2019Viajeros form remains mandatory<\/strong>. It must be completed online before arrival. This form generates a QR code that will be required upon entry and at departure control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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