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Germany visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at havanna.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Cuba
- Embassy of Germany in Havana
Calle 13 652, Vedado, Ciudad de La Habana
Germany has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.
Germany: visa decisions in Cuba
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,916 | 2,581 | 2,293 | 46.9% | 81.2% |
| 2024 | 3,447 | 1,854 | 1,468 | 43.2% | 73.9% |
| 2025 | 2,555 | 1,282 | 1,095 | 42.9% | 69.0% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Cuba (Havana) received 2,555 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,282. The refusal rate was 42.9%. That is barely different from 2024 (43.2%). Applications fell by 26% compared with 2024 (3,447).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 21.8% of the applications lodged in Cuba that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 4th 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
German citizens travelling to Cuba
GermanyCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Germany
How long Cuban citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Cuban citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Cuba
Cuba requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Germany?
Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Cuba?
The German embassy in Cuba is in Havana.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa for Germany 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.