CubaIreland

Ireland visa for Cuban citizens

Visa required

Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Cuban citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland has no embassy or consulate in Cuba on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Havana, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Miami, the United States (368 km), Mexico City, Mexico (1,789 km) and Bogotá, Colombia (2,238 km). Ireland sets which of its missions takes applications from Cuba; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Irish citizens travelling to Cuba

IrelandCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Ireland

Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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.

Cuban citizens planning a trip to Ireland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Cuban citizens can stay in Ireland

How long Cuban citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Cuban citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Cuba. Cuban citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Cuba from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Cuban citizens

The United Kingdom requires Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Cuba

Cuba requires a visa from Irish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Cuba?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Cuba. The nearest Irish consulate general is in Miami, the United States, 368 km from Havana.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Cuba requires a visa from Irish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Cuban citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Cuban citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.