Iraq
Cuba
Cuba visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Cuba, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Cuba visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Cuba visa?
Where Iraqi citizens apply for a visa for Cuba
Cuba has no embassy or consulate in Iraq on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 704 km
- 753 km
- 822 km
Measured from Baghdad, Cuban embassies and consulates are closest in Tehran, Iran (704 km), Damascus, Syria (753 km) and Beirut, Lebanon (822 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iraq is decided by Cuba, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Cuban citizens travelling to Iraq
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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 Iraq 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 Iraqi citizens can stay in Cuba
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Cuba is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
Cuba has no embassy or career consulate in Iraq. Iraqi citizens apply through a mission of Cuba accredited to Iraq from abroad; the official visa portal of Cuba names the right place.
Cuba’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
The United States requires Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Cuban citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Cuban citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Cuba, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Cuba in Iraq?
No. Cuba has no embassy in Iraq. The nearest Cuban embassy is in Tehran, Iran, 704 km from Baghdad.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Cuban citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Cuba visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.