CubaIndia

India visa for Cuban citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa up to 30 days

India requires a visa from Cuban citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoihavana.gov.in

Which India visa?

India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)

Key facts

Maximum stay
e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
Processing time
Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours

Apply on Indian e-Visa (Government of India)

All visa types for India

India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.

Indian missions in Cuba

India has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.

Indian citizens travelling to Cuba

IndiaCuba Visa required Cuba visa for citizens of India

Travel advice for India

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Cuban citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Cuban citizens can stay in India

Cuban citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.

How Cuban citizens apply

The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Cuban citizens carry the approval when they travel.

India’s neighbours for Cuban citizens

China and Myanmar require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Indian citizens travelling to Cuba

Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cuba.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for India?

India requires a visa from Cuban citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

How long can Cuban citizens stay in India?

Cuban citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the Indian embassy in Cuba?

The Indian embassy in Cuba is in Havana.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cuba.

Can Cuban citizens enter India visa-free?

No; Cuban citizens need an e-Visa for India.

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.