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Russia visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens do not need a visa for Russia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cuba.mid.ru
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Russian citizens travelling to Cuba
RussiaCuba Visa-free, 90 days Cuba visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Russia
Cuban citizens may stay in Russia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Belarus and Mongolia admit Cuban citizens visa-free. China, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Cuba
No visa is needed by Russian citizens for Cuba, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Cuba and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Russia?
Cuban citizens do not need a visa for Russia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Cuban citizens stay in Russia?
Cuban citizens can stay in Russia for up to 90 days.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
No visa is needed by Russian citizens for Cuba, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Russia visa-free?
Yes, Cuban citizens can enter Russia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.