QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Cuba with a Filipino passport?
You need a visa for Cuba. Apply before you travel.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Cuba visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- Fee: 30 USD, tourist visa direct sale to traveler; 2026-10-01 tariff
Source: MINREX via CMHW (cmhw.icrt.cu, Cuban state media). - Processing time: Response within 72 business hours
Source: MINREX/MINTUR Cuba (evisacuba.cu, official). - Apply: Start the official eVisa-Cuba portal
Official sources
- States the electronic tourist visa is for foreign citizens traveling to Cuba for tourism, valid for a single entry and a 90-day stay, extendable by another 90 days before Cuban immigration authorities. The tourist card is now issued online via evisacuba.cu. (Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) - Consular Services, Cuban mission in Mexico, verified October 5, 2026)
Cuba at a glance
| Region | North America |
|---|---|
| Power | Type A/B/C/L sockets, 110/190 V, 60 Hz |
On power, you are in luck: both Filipino outlets and Cuba's use Type A, so many of your chargers should fit as-is. Voltage differs too (110/190 V there versus 230/400 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Cuba.
Travel insurance is required for this trip.This is checked at entry for all visitors.
All visitors to Cuba must have travel medical insurance to enter. No official minimum coverage amount is published. Minimum coverage: None stated.
Source: Cuba Travel FAQs (official Cuba travel portal).
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Common questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Yes. You need a visa for Cuba. Apply before you travel.
How long can a Filipino passport holder stay in Cuba?
The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Cuba's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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