Validity period of the Cuban visa
The Cuba e-visa has a validity period of 90 days that can be extended once by a further 90 days. This allows for a total stay of 180 days in the country. Please remember that your passport also needs to be valid for at least 6 more months.
Apply easily for your e-visa
Most travellers need a visa to travel to Cuba. European travellers can easily apply for their visa online. The application process takes place entirely online, so there is no need to visit the embassy or the consulate. This will save you a lot of time.
Once you have completed the form and paid the visa fees, you will receive a visa reference number within 3 days on average. With this code, you can activate your visa on D’Viajeros, the website of the Cuban immigration department. Furthermore, you will need to provide some other important details regarding your trip and your passport. Once you have done this, you will receive a document with a QR code. You will need to show this document at customs when arriving in Cuba and keep it with you during your stay in the country.
How long is a Cuban visa valid for?
The visa for Cuba that you can apply for via this website is valid for 90 days. You can extend the visa’s validity at the immigration office for a further 90 days, up to a total stay of 180 days in the country. Please bear in mind the validity period of your visa. If you remain on the island for longer than permitted, you risk a heavy fine or being deported from the country.
How many times can I travel to Cuba on this visa?
The Cuban visa is a single-entry visa. This means that you can only enter the country once. If you plan to leave Cuba briefly to visit another country and then travel to Cuba again, you will need to apply for a second visa.
The visa for Cuba is a single-entry visa, which means you can only enter the country once. If you wish to enter Cuba twice during your holiday, you will need to apply for two separate visas.
How can I extend my Cuban visa?
If you wish to remain in Cuba beyond the permitted 90-day stay, you may extend the validity of your visa once. To do so, you must visit the office of the immigration department in Cuba. The owners of your accommodation will often be able to assist you with this process. You don't need to make an appointment. Make sure you apply for your visa extension in good time so that the validity period of your visa doesn't come to an end before the extension is granted. Your passport must have a remaining validity of at least six months on the day you leave Cuba. You will only obtain an extension if your passport meets this validity requirement.
To extend your visa, you will need the following:
- Your passport
- Your e-visa
- A booking confirmation for your accommodation
- Proof that you have valid health insurance
- The flight ticket you will use to leave Cuba
Please note that an extension of your stay in Cuba is not guaranteed. In some cases, your application may be refused.
Processing times for the Cuban visa
Your application will be processed after you have completed the application form and paid the visa fees. The average processing time for the Cuba visa is 3 days. If you need your visa quickly, you can always submit an urgent application. Urgent applications have an average processing time of 5 minutes. It is important to bear in mind that delivery times are always an average. Sometimes, applications may be on hold for longer than usual – for example, due to a technical issue – even if they are urgent. If, after 3 days you have not received your visa yet, please contact the Customer Support Centre at cuba-visas.co.uk.
