QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Cuba with a US passport?
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You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
Verified October 5, 2026
Source: Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) - Consular Services, Cuban mission in Mexico.
What you need
- e-Visa required
You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
Source: Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) - Consular Services, Cuban mission in Mexico
QTT checked Cuba's official guidance on October 5, 2026. We re-check these sources and update this page when official rules change.
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)
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Cuba visa hub.
Visa costs and applying
- Fee (e-visa): 30 USD, tourist visa direct sale to traveler; 2026-10-01 tariff
Source: MINREX via CMHW (cmhw.icrt.cu, Cuban state media). - Fee (e-visa): 50 USD, sales in the United States (agency/airline or direct)
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
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 US outlets and Cuba's use Type A, so many of your chargers should fit as-is. Voltage differs too (110/190 V there versus 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 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 US citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Yes. You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
How long can a US 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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