Cuba Visa for US Travelers
eVisa, General License & Requirements in 2025
American travellers and tourists visiting Cuba via the US now need an electronic visa (eVisa) instead of a pink visa formerly known as a tourist card. These all refer to the same permission required to enter Cuba for tourism purposes.
The eVisa is valid for 90 days and can be renewed locally for another 90 days. It is not issued for a specific date, so if your plans change you can still use it within one year from purchase.
Last Updated: October, 2025
Cuba’s eVisa for US Travelers
To fly from the US to Cuba, you need an eVisa and a general license, whether or not you are a US citizen.
When you receive the eVisa you will also receive a link to the D’Viajeros online customs and immigration form. This form must be filled out no more than 7 days before your arrival date in order to validate your eVisa. Follow our step-by-step instructions for filling in the form.
How to Get the Cuba eVisa in the US
US travellers have a couple of options for purchasing the eVisa that vary in price and convenience.
1) Buy the Cuba eVisa from Cuban Adventures
You can apply for the eVisa with Cuban Adventures when booking your tour, or purchase the eVisa alone without any other service. The price is US$55. You will typically receive your eVisa within 1–3 days of purchase.
2) Buy the eVisa from the Cuban Embassy
A cheaper way to get a Cuba eVisa is also the least convenient. You can buy in advance directly from the Cuban Government on the eVisa website. The website should walk you through the procedure, but here is a summary:
- Fill out the form for the eVisa.
- Purchase a US$50 US Postal Service money order made out to: Embassy of Cuba in Washington D.C., U.S.A. As of now, this is the only payment option; you cannot pay by check or credit card.
- Take a photo of the money order and upload it to the website.
- Mail the money order to: Embassy of Cuba in Washington D.C., U.S.A., 2630 16th Street, NW Washington D.C. 20009 USA.
- Once the form is submitted and the money order received, they will email you your eVisa and a link to the D’Viajeros form. For questions or technical difficulties, contact the Cuban Embassy — we are unable to assist with that process.
- Contact the Cuban Embassy for any questions about your eVisa. The embassy usually does not answer the phone; travellers have had more luck by email: recepcion@usadc.embacuba.cu, phone 202-797-8520.
3) How to Buy a Last-Minute Cuba eVisa
If you need to purchase a last-minute visa, you can do so even on your day of travel at the airport from Cuba Travel Services (CTS). You purchase it online and the eVisa is emailed to you; staff are also on-site in Miami at ticketing counters and the gate to help you purchase the visa and fill in the D’Viajeros form. The Tampa airport does not have staff to assist — only a QR code to complete the process yourself.
We do not recommend waiting until the airport, as it is the most expensive option (US$85–100, paid by credit card). Airline-specific purchase pages:
The eVisa for Travelling to Cuba from a Third Country
If you are a US citizen but are flying from Mexico, Canada, Panama, Colombia or any other country except the US, see our suggestions for where to get the eVisa.
Visa vs License
Many Americans use these words interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. The general license for Cuba is a legal requirement of the US government; the visa is a Cuban government requirement.
Entry Requirements for Cuban Citizens
All Cuban-born travellers are subject to special requirements. Check the Cuban Embassy website for current information.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cuba eVisa
You can buy the eVisa the day of travel, but sometimes the website may be glitchy or down, which could add stress to your travel day. We recommend purchasing a few weeks in advance.
The eVisa is good for one year, for one entry of 90 days or less.
No, these are the same.
Email or call the Cuban embassy using the contact information on the visa form, or if you purchased from a reseller, contact the company you purchased from.
You can get the eVisa from the Cuban government or through any authorized reseller. It is not mandatory to purchase a Cuba visa issued in the US.
The eVisa should still be valid if you travel within the year and have not yet submitted the D’Viajeros form. If you have submitted the form, contact the Cuban embassy or your provider for assistance.
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