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Cuba visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Cuba requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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?
Cuban missions in Iran
Cuba has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Cuban citizens travelling to Iran
CubaIran Visa-free, 15 days Iran 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.
For a trip from Iran to Cuba, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Cuba
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Cuba is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Cuban embassy in Tehran, or to a visa centre acting for Cuba; fees, documents and processing times are published by Cuba.
Cuban citizens travelling to Iran
Cuban citizens do not need a visa for Iran: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Cuban embassy in Iran?
The Cuban embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Iran?
Cuban citizens do not need a visa for Iran: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
Can Iranian citizens enter Cuba visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.