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Cuba visa for Indian citizens

Visa required

Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cuba.

Where to apply
No mission in your country
Visa guide
Cuba visa guide

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cuba visa?

All visa types for Cuba

Where Indian citizens apply for a visa for Cuba

Cuba has no embassy or consulate in India on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Cuban missions to New Delhi are in Tehran, Iran (2,541 km from New Delhi), Baku, Azerbaijan (2,813 km) and Bangkok, Thailand (2,923 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of India is decided by Cuba, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Cuban citizens travelling to India

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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.

Before travelling from India 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).

Good to know

How long Indian citizens can stay in Cuba

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

How Indian citizens apply

Cuba has no embassy or career consulate in India. Indian citizens apply through a mission of Cuba accredited to India from abroad; the official visa portal of Cuba names the right place.

Cuba’s neighbours for Indian citizens

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

Cuban citizens travelling to India

Cuban citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Cuba.

Is there an embassy of Cuba in India?

No. Cuba has no embassy in India. The nearest Cuban embassy is in Tehran, Iran, 2,541 km from New Delhi.

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for India?

Cuban citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Indian citizens enter Cuba visa-free?

No; Indian 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.