United Kingdom
Cuba
Cuba visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
Cuba requires a visa from British 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 cubadiplomatica.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 the United Kingdom
Cuba has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Cuban citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 the United Kingdom 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 British citizens can stay in Cuba
British citizens may stay in Cuba for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cuba.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for Cuba is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Cuban citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Cuban citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Cuba?
British citizens can stay in Cuba for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Cuban embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Cuban embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Cuban citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Can British citizens enter Cuba visa-free?
No; British 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.