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Italy visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at amblavana.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Cuba
Italy has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.
Italy: visa decisions in Cuba
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,734 | 5,161 | 1,566 | 23.3% | 73.6% |
| 2024 | 5,681 | 4,331 | 1,349 | 23.7% | 65.2% |
| 2025 | 5,074 | 3,331 | 1,743 | 34.3% | 50.8% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Cuba (Havana) received 5,074 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,331. The refusal rate was 34.3%. The refusal rate rose by 10.6 points from 23.7% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 11% compared with 2024 (5,681).
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. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Cuba
ItalyCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Cuban citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Italy
How long Cuban citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Cuban citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Cuba
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Italy?
Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Where is the Italian embassy in Cuba?
The Italian embassy in Cuba is in Havana.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa for Italy 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.