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