Cuba
China
China visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cu.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Cuba
- Embassy of China in Havana
CALLE 13 NO.551, ENTRE C Y D, VEDADO, CIUDAD DE LA HABANA, Havana
China has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.
Chinese citizens travelling to Cuba
ChinaCuba Visa-free, 90 days Cuba visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Cuba to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in China
How long Cuban citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Tajikistan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and Russia admit Cuban citizens visa-free. Afghanistan, Myanmar and North Korea require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Cuba
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Cuba: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for China?
Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Cuba?
The Chinese embassy in Cuba is in Havana.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Cuba: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Cuban citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa for China 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.