How to get the Cuba eVisa in 2025

Last updated April, 2025

Gone are the days of Cuba's infamous 'pink' and 'green' tourist cards; tourists to Cuba now enter with an eVisa. Nationalities that previously did not need a visa to visit Cuba (e.g. China and Russia) are also required to have an eVisa in 2025.

The eVisa is valid for 90 days and can be renewed locally for an additional 90 days. The eVisa is good for one entry and expires after 1 year. 

This information applies to most foreigners, but you should check with your local consulate to see what entry requirements apply to your specific circumstances  (See Below).

Purchase an eVisa

How to Purchase the Cuba eVisa

You can apply for the eVisa with Cuban Adventures when booking your tour, or purchase the eVisa alone without any other service. This is the fastest and easiest way to purchase your eVisa with a credit card. You will typically receive a confirmation email and instructions for the eVisa within 1-3 days of purchase.

The process for most nationalities is quite easy, you do not need to visit the consulate or submit lengthy paperwork. 

  1. On the visa request form, provide basic information
  2. Make your payment
  3. An eVisa code is emailed to you along with a link to the D’Viajeros customs and immigration forms. 
  4. You will need to fill out this form to validate the eVisa. Review the D’Viajeros form instructions tutorial.
  5. You will receive an official eVisa from MITRANS (Cuba Ministerio de Transporte) by email. You are required to save this in a digital or print format to present on arrival in Cuba.
  6. The eVisa will look like this:

Alternatively you can go to the Cuban government website. The price and method of payment for the eVisa is dependent on the consulate you have selected for your application, which does not necessarily need to be your nationality or residence. Only a few countries are able to pay with a credit card, most will require cash or cheque payment. Purchasing direct from the embassy may be the cheapest method to buy the eVisa, but is also usually the least efficient, and customer service may be lacking.

Nationalities Requiring a Consular Visa

Passport holders from some countries may not be able to use the tourist eVisa, they may need consular approval. These countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Uzbekistan, and Yemen. This list may change at any time, check with your consulate for more information.

Flying via US

It is important to note that in addition to the eVisa which is a Cuban government requirement, you will need to comply with a US government requirement that pertains to Cuba travel even if you do not live in the US. It is easy to do if you are taking one of our tours. Please see our latest news on travel into Cuba via the US and check your country’s travel advisory. 

Usually, tourists select the general license category Support for the Cuban People.

Buy the eVisa in the US

Flying via Latin America

If you are flying from Latin America or the Caribbean (e.g. Mexico, Panama, Cayman) to Cuba, you can apply for the eVisa with Cuban Adventures when booking your tour, or purchase the eVisa alone without any other service. This is the fastest and easiest way to purchase your eVisa with a credit card. You also may be able to purchase your eVisa at the airport during check-in for your flight to Cuba, verify with your airline. 

Flying via Canada

If you are flying from Canada the eVisa is usually included with your flight and when you fill out the D’Viajeros form it will automatically register your eVisa. Verify with your airline. 

Flying via Europe

If you're flying from Europe, you can apply for the eVisa with Cuban Adventures when booking your tour, or purchase the eVisa alone without any other service. This is the fastest and easiest way to purchase your eVisa with a credit card.

Alternatively you can check the official eVisa website for the method of payment from your preferred embassy.

Official government websites with information specific to the traveller's nationality

CANADA 

US

UK

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

OTHER COUNTRIES

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