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Japan visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cu.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Cuba
Japan has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.
Japanese citizens travelling to Cuba
JapanCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Before travelling from Cuba to Japan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Japan
How long Cuban citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Cuba
Cuba requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Japan?
Cuban citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Cuba?
The Japanese embassy in Cuba is in Havana.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa for Japan 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.