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Cuba visa for Ethiopian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Cuba requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission
Visa guide
Cuba visa guide

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cuba visa?

All visa types for Cuba

Cuban missions in Ethiopia

Cuba has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.

Cuban citizens travelling to Ethiopia

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Travel advice for Cuba

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole 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.

Ethiopian citizens planning a trip to Cuba can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Cuba at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Cuba (updated 25 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cuba (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Cuba

How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Cuba is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Ethiopian citizens apply

In Ethiopia, applications go to the Cuban embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for Cuba; fees, documents and processing times are published by Cuba.

Cuba’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens

The United States requires Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Cuban citizens travelling to Ethiopia

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Cuba requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Cuban embassy in Ethiopia?

The Cuban embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

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

Can Ethiopian citizens enter Cuba visa-free?

No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Cuba 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.