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South Africa visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa requires a visa from Cuban citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in Cuba
South Africa has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.
South African citizens travelling to Cuba
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Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
For a trip from Cuba to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Cuban citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cuban citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Cuban citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Botswana and Namibia admit Cuban citizens visa-free. Eswatini and Lesotho require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Cuba
Cuba requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Cuba and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires a visa from Cuban citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South African embassy in Cuba?
The South African embassy in Cuba is in Havana.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.