Cuba
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Spain visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in Cuba
- Embassy of Spain in Havana
Capdevila (Cárcel) 51, Havana
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- Consulate of Spain in Santiago de Cuba
11 203, Santa Bárbara
- Consulate of Spain in Santa Clara
Carretera Central 23, 50100 Santa Clara
Spain has 4 missions in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana. Consulates: Havana, Santiago de Cuba and Santa Clara.
Spain: visa decisions in Cuba
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23,633 | 17,725 | 4,316 | 19.6% | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 28,261 | 22,642 | 3,258 | 12.6% | 5.5% |
| 2025 | 20,071 | 16,578 | 2,181 | 11.6% | 6.5% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Cuba (Havana) received 20,071 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 16,578. 11.6% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 12.6%. Applications fell by 29% compared with 2024 (28,261).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 21.8% of the applications lodged in Cuba that year. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 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
Spanish citizens travelling to Cuba
SpainCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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.
Before travelling from Cuba to Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Spain
How long Cuban citizens may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Havana and the consulates in Havana, Santiago de Cuba and Santa Clara, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Cuban citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Cuba
Spanish 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 Spain?
Cuban citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Cuba?
The Spanish embassy in Cuba is in Havana; there are also consulates in Havana, Santiago de Cuba and Santa Clara.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Spanish citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa for Spain 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.