Travel Documents | Jibacoa, Cuba

Entry / Exit Requirements

The following information is indicative only and may change at any time. They are based on our personal experience as Canadians traveling to Cuba, and although the following also applies to citizens of most countries, always check with the Cuban embassy or consulate in your area or with your travel agent before planning a trip to Cuba. In addition, the following applies to foreigners entering Cuba by commercial aircraft and for tourism purposes, other requirements apply to people arriving to Cuba by boat or private plane, and people planning to work or study in Cuba.

Passport

Foreigners entering Cuba must hold a valid passport.

Tourist visa

As of July 1, 2025, foreigners entering Cuba for tourism purposes must obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) before departure. This visa replaces the former paper tourist card. The e-visa is available through the official website evisacuba.cu. Travelers must submit their application online at least 72 hours before arriving in Cuba. Minor children must also have their own e-visa, even if traveling with their parents. The e-visa is valid for a single entry to Cuba and allows a stay of up to 90 days, and can be renewed once for the same duration.

For CANADIANS
For tourists traveling on direct flights from Canada to Cuba, the electronic visa (e-visa) should be included in the plane ticket, in accordance with current agreements with Canadian carriers. However, if you travel to Cuba via a third country, including on flights with stopovers in a third country, you must apply for a Cuban electronic visa ahead of time.

For travelers outside Canada
Travelers must submit their e-visa application by completing the online form at least 72 hours before their arrival in Cuba. Once approved, the visa will be issued by email. Please note that the eVisaCuba platform does not allow online payments. Each Cuban consulate handles its own applications and payment methods, so accepted methods may vary from country to country.

D’Viajeros – Advance Travel Information

Here’s a video on how to fill out the D’Viajeros online form
Since January 1, 2022, all travelers must complete a customs and health declaration form called D’Viajeros. Completing this form facilitates and speeds up entry procedures in Cuban airports and ports, and also contribute to easier border sanitary control. The D’Viajeros must be completed online within seven days before arriving in Cuba, the website to visit is: www.dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu. Once the form is completed, you will receive a QR code via email. You must show an electronic or printed version of this QR code to the authorities upon arrival. If you are unable to complete the form online, a printed version may be available on the plane, or, it will be available at the airport in Cuba to be filled out upon arrival.

Proof of health insurance

Since 2010, all visitors to Cuba must have an insurance that covers medical expenses in order to enter the country. Travelers may be asked to provide proof of medical coverage valid for the entire period of their stay, in the form of an insurance policy, letter of attestation, insurance certificate, medical assistance card, or other. Travelers without medical insurance may be required to obtain one upon arrival through ASISTUR S.A. (www.asistur.cu), the Cuban travelers' aid company; they have an office in every Cuban Airport.

Return/onward ticket

You may be asked to show your return or onward ticket when entering Cuba.

Proof of financial solvency

Non-Cuban passport holders, especially travelers entering Cuba with air-only tickets (no prepaid accommodation), may have to show that they have sufficient funds to meet their financial needs for the duration of their stay.

Departure Tax

Since May 2015, the Cuban Departure Tax is no longer paid at destination when leaving Cuba. It's included in the price of your flight or vacation package.

For U.S. citizens and U.S. residents

For the latest information on Cuba travel restrictions, US sanctions against Cuba, regulations, OFAC license application, etc. please visit the US Department of Treasury webpage on Cuba Sanctions or consult your travel agent.