QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Cuba with an Emirati passport?
No visa needed. You can stay up to 90 days.
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.
- How long you can stay: up to 90 days.
- 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 |
Pack a plug adapter: Emirati devices use Type G, but Cuba uses Type A/B/C/L. 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 Emirati citizens need a visa for Cuba?
No. Emirati passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Cuba of up to 90 days.
How long can an Emirati passport holder stay in Cuba?
Emirati passport holders can stay in Cuba for up to 90 days without a visa. Stays longer than 90 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
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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