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Switzerland visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eda.admin.ch
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Swiss missions in Cuba
- Embassy of Switzerland in Havana
5ta Avenida 2005, Havana
Switzerland has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.
Switzerland: visa decisions in Cuba
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,041 | 859 | 182 | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| 2024 | 1,012 | 897 | 115 | 11.4% | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 944 | 812 | 131 | 13.9% | 11.8% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Cuba (Havana) received 944 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 812. The refusal rate was 13.9%. The refusal rate rose by 2.5 points from 11.4% in 2024. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (1,012).
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. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 8th 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
Swiss citizens travelling to Cuba
SwitzerlandCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Switzerland
Travel advice for Switzerland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Switzerland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Cuban citizens may stay in Switzerland 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 Swiss embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Switzerland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Switzerland.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets Cuban citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Cuba
Cuba requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Cuban citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Cuba?
The Swiss embassy in Cuba is in Havana.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa for Switzerland 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.