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Cuba
Cuba visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Cuba requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Cuba visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at misiones.cubaminrex.cu
Which Cuba visa?
Electronic tourist visa (Visa de Turismo Electrónica)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days, extendable by 90 more days in Cuba
- Processing time
- Reply within 72 working hours
Cuba’s official site for the e-Visa is evisacuba.cu. Processing time, as Cuba states it: Reply within 72 working hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: 90 days, extendable by 90 more days in Cuba.
Cuban missions in Canada
- Embassy of Cuba in Ottawa
Main Street 388, Ottawa
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All missions of Cuba in Canada
Cuba has 2 missions in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa. Consulates: Montreal.
Cuban citizens travelling to Canada
CubaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Cuba
Travel advice for Cuba
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Canadian citizens planning a trip to Cuba can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Cuba at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Cuba (updated 25 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cuba (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Cuba
Canadian citizens may stay in Cuba for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cuba.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Cuba is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Cuba’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
The United States admits Canadian citizens visa-free.
Cuban citizens travelling to Canada
Cuban citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Cuba?
Canadian citizens can stay in Cuba for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Cuban embassy in Canada?
The Cuban embassy in Canada is in Ottawa; there is also a consulate in Montreal.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Canada?
Cuban citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter Cuba visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.