Mandatory formalities to enter Cuba
If you arrive in Cuba by plane and for a tourist stay, the mandatory formalities are:
- e-Visa + registration on D’Viajeros
- Insurance certificate
- Passport valid for the duration of the stay
- Round-trip plane ticket
Notes:
You must contact the Cuban Consulate in your country of residence and cannot use our services for the issuance of the e-Visa in the following cases:
- You want a visa other than tourist (business, family, etc.)
- You arrive in Cuba by boat
- You arrive by plane from the USA
- You are a citizen of Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Republic of Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Uzbekistan, Haiti or Kosovo
Issuance of the Cuba e-Visa
The tourist card is now replaced by the e-Visa. Children and infants must also obtain an e-Visa.
The e-Visa allows for a single entry to Cuba, valid for eleven months from its issuance. Once entry is made into the territory, it allows for a stay of up to 90 days (renewable on-site once for an additional 90 days).
You can obtain the e-Visa for 22 Euros via the website of the Cuban authorities or on the websites of accredited partners.
The e-Visa application is done online and the processing time is immediate on our website.
The issued e-Visa then takes the form of a unique number received by email.
D’Viajeros Registration
After obtaining the e-Visa, it is mandatory to proceed with the D’Viajeros registration 72 hours before arriving in Cuba.
The D’Viajeros formality, which is free, allows you to register several elements (passport data, travel information…) and associate them with the e-Visa number.
Once the D’Viajeros registration is completed, the Cuban authorities instantly generate a document combining the e-Visa and the D’Viajeros registration.
This document that you receive by email is what you need to print and present to customs when arriving in Cuba.
Health Insurance Certificate
This certificate is usually included in your credit card fees, so it’s free.
You just need to request it from the bank that issued your credit card.
Recommendation
We strongly recommend that you get a Cuban SIM card to insert into your phone so that you can have internet access while you’re there.
You should buy it before you arrive in Cuba at http://cubaceltur.com/ and pick it up at Terminal 3 (T3) of Havana airport (where you collect your luggage, Etecsa office).
Due to banking issues in Cuba, it is imperative to travel with cash to cover all your expenses on-site.
