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Cuba visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Cuba visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at misiones.minrex.gob.cu
Which Cuba visa?
Electronic tourist visa (Visa de Turismo Electrónica)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days, extendable by 90 more days in Cuba
- Processing time
- Reply within 72 working hours
Cuba’s official site for the e-Visa is evisacuba.cu. Processing time, as Cuba states it: Reply within 72 working hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: 90 days, extendable by 90 more days in Cuba.
Cuban missions in France
- Embassy of Cuba in Paris
14, rue de Presles, 75015 Paris
Cuba has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.
Cuban citizens travelling to France
CubaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Cuba
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.
Before travelling from France to Cuba, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Cuba
French citizens may stay in Cuba for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cuba.
How French citizens apply
The e-Visa for Cuba is applied for online on its official government portal; French citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Cuban citizens travelling to France
Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Cuba?
French citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Cuba?
French citizens can stay in Cuba for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Cuban embassy in France?
The Cuban embassy in France is in Paris.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for France?
Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Can French citizens enter Cuba visa-free?
No; French citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba.
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.