South Africa
Cuba
Cuba visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of 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.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 South Africa
Cuba has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Cuban citizens travelling to South Africa
CubaSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa 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.
South African citizens planning a trip to Cuba can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 South African citizens can stay in Cuba
South African citizens may stay in Cuba for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cuba.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Cuba is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Cuba’s neighbours for South African citizens
The United States requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Cuban citizens travelling to South Africa
Cuban citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Cuba.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Cuba?
South African citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Cuba?
South African citizens can stay in Cuba for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Cuban embassy in South Africa?
The Cuban embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Cuban citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Can South African citizens enter Cuba visa-free?
No; South African 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.