Cuba
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Canada visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Cuba
- Embassy of Canada in Havana
Calle 30, No. 518 esquina a 7ma, Miramar, Havana, 11300
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- Consulate of Canada in Santa Lucía
Hotel Atlantico, Suite 1, Guardalavaca, Holguín, Santa Lucía
- Consulate of Canada in Havana
Avenida 7ma 518, Miramar (Playa), Ciudad de la Habana
Today 08:30–13:00 - Honorary Consulate of Canada in Varadero
Calle 13, Varadero
All missions of Canada in Cuba
Canada has 5 missions in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana. Consulates: Varadero, Santa Lucía and Havana. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Varadero.
Canadian citizens travelling to Cuba
CanadaCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Canada
How long Cuban citizens may stay in Canada 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 Canadian embassy in Havana and the consulates in Varadero, Santa Lucía and Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
The United States requires Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Cuba
Canadian citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Canada?
Cuban citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Cuba?
The Canadian embassy in Cuba is in Havana; there are also consulates in Varadero, Santa Lucía and Havana.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa for Canada 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.