Cuba
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Brazil visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Brazil requires Cuban citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Brazil visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at havana.itamaraty.gov.br
Which Brazil visa?
Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year
Apply on Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Istambul – Visto de visita
Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.
Brazilian missions in Cuba
- Embassy of Brazil in Havana
Calle 43, nº 1418, entre 14 y 18, Playa, La Habana, Cuba., Havana
Brazil has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.
Brazilian citizens travelling to Cuba
BrazilCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Brazil
Travel advice for Brazil
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the 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.
Before travelling from Cuba to Brazil, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Brazil
How long Cuban citizens may stay in Brazil is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cuban citizens apply
In Cuba, applications go to the Brazilian embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Brazil; fees, documents and processing times are published by Brazil.
Brazil’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Guyana admits Cuban citizens visa-free. Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Brazilian citizens travelling to Cuba
Brazilian citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Brazil?
Brazil requires Cuban citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Brazilian embassy in Cuba?
The Brazilian embassy in Cuba is in Havana.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Brazilian citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Brazil visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa for Brazil obtained in advance.
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.