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Cuba visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Cuba requires a visa from North Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Cuba visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at misiones.cubaminrex.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 North Korea
Cuba has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
Cuban citizens travelling to North Korea
CubaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea 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 North Korea 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Cuba
North Korean citizens may stay in Cuba for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cuba.
How North Korean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Cuba is applied for online on its official government portal; North Korean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Cuba’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
The United States requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Cuban citizens travelling to North Korea
Cuban citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires a visa from North Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can North Korean citizens stay in Cuba?
North Korean citizens can stay in Cuba for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Cuban embassy in North Korea?
The Cuban embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Cuban citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Cuba visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.