CubaTurkey

Turkey visa for Cuban citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Turkey requires Cuban citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at havana-be.mfa.gov.tr

Which Turkey visa?

Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Processing time
Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.

All visa types for Turkey

Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.

Turkish missions in Cuba

Turkey has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.

Turkish citizens travelling to Cuba

TurkeyCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Turkey

Travel advice for Turkey

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • 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 Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Cuban citizens can stay in Turkey

How long Cuban citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.

Turkey’s neighbours for Cuban citizens

Iran admits Cuban citizens visa-free. Greece and Bulgaria require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkish citizens travelling to Cuba

Turkish citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Turkey requires Cuban citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Turkish embassy in Cuba?

The Turkish embassy in Cuba is in Havana.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Turkish citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Cuban citizens enter Turkey visa-free?

No; Cuban citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.