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France visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cu.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Cuba
- Embassy of France in Havana
Calle 14 - n° 312 - entre 3a y 5a Miramar Playa, La Havane, Havana
France has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.
France: visa decisions in Cuba
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,891 | 2,299 | 1,572 | 40.6% | 21.9% |
| 2024 | 3,305 | 2,101 | 1,171 | 35.8% | 21.1% |
| 2025 | 2,985 | 1,936 | 1,037 | 34.9% | 17.5% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Cuba (Havana) received 2,985 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,936. 34.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 35.8%. Applications fell by 10% compared with 2024 (3,305).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 21.8% of the applications lodged in Cuba that year, from 11.6% at the consulates of Spain to 42.9% at those of Germany. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Cuba.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Cuba, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Cuba
FranceCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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 France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in France
How long Cuban citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Cuban citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Cuba
Cuba requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for France?
Cuban citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in Cuba?
The French embassy in Cuba is in Havana.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa for France 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.