How Indian passport holders get a visa for Cuba: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa (replaces Green Tourist Card from July 2025)
- Government fee: eVisa ~USD 50–60 (~₹4,200–5,000) depending on provider. Tourist Card historically ~USD 22–35 — being phased out in favour of the eVisa.
- Processing time: eVisa: 3–4 working days. Apply 1–2 weeks before travel.
- Maximum stay: 90 days per entry, extendable once for another 90 days while in Cuba.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 70/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Application form
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel bookings or 'casa particular' (registered B&B) confirmation
- Travel/medical insurance with coverage in Cuba (mandatory)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
From 1 July 2025, the Cuba eVisa is the standard tourist authorisation, replacing the traditional Green Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista). Apply via the Cuban Embassy in New Delhi (Mon–Thu 09:00–13:00) or via authorised agents. Cuba Ministry of Interior — eVisa portal (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Havana (HAV) for non-Cuban destinations does not require a visa.
How Cuba compares in the Americas
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Cuba uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇺 Cuba | eVisa (replaces Green Tourist Card from July 2025) | eVisa ~USD 50–60 (~₹4,200–5,000) depending on provider. Tourist Card historically ~USD 22–35 — being phased out in favour of the eVisa. | eVisa: 3–4 working days. Apply 1–2 weeks before travel. |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a qualifying US visa / Green Card | Free for Indian nationals under bilateral agreement (zero consular fee). Visa-free entry is also free if eligible. | Consular visa: typically 10–15 working days after document submission at the Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate in Mumbai. |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Consular visa — or visa-free if you hold US/Canada/UK/Japan/Schengen visa | Consular tourist visa US$54 (~₹4,600). Visa-free entry is free — only the FMM/FMME tourist card (free if filed online or ~MXN 717 / ~₹3,600 at land borders) is needed. | Consular visa: 2–10 working days at the Mexican Embassy in New Delhi after appointment. Visa-free entry: instant at port of entry. |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a valid US visa / Green Card | Tourist visa US$25 (~₹2,100) consular fee for Indian nationals. Visa-free entry is free. | Consular visa: typically 10–15 working days at the Embassy of Chile in New Delhi after document submission. |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a US/Canada/UK/Australia/Schengen visa | Tourist visa approx US$30 (~₹2,500) consular fee at the Embassy in New Delhi. Visa-free entry is free. | Consular visa: 7–10 working days after the in-person interview at the Embassy of Peru in New Delhi. |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Tourist visa via Embassy / VFS — eVisa for business travellers only (as of mid-2026) | Tourist visa ₹6,400 (~US$77) consular fee. Business eVisa via VFS: US$40 + US$25 service fee (~₹5,500). | Tourist visa: 10–15 working days from VFS submission. Business eVisa: 5–10 working days. |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Visitor visa (TRV) — apply online + VFS biometrics | CAD 100 (~₹6,300) visitor visa fee + CAD 85 (~₹5,400) biometrics. Total ~₹11,700. | From India: about 70–90 days after biometrics (IRCC posted ~71–88 days in early-to-mid 2026). IRCC targeting 60 days global by Q4 2026. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
The Cuba eVisa became mandatory from 1 July 2025 for most travellers, including Indian citizens. Medical insurance with Cuba-valid coverage is MANDATORY at port of entry — without it you'll be required to buy local insurance. US-issued travel insurance often excludes Cuba — check before you fly. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://discover.passportindex.org/policy-and-regulations/cuba-tourist-card/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Cuba?
eVisa (replaces Green Tourist Card from July 2025). The Cuba eVisa became mandatory from 1 July 2025 for most travellers, including Indian citizens. Medical insurance with Cuba-valid coverage is MANDATORY at port of entry — without it you'll be required to buy local insurance. US-issued travel insurance often excludes Cuba — check before you fly. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Cuba visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Application form; Recent passport-size photographs; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel bookings or 'casa particular' (registered B&B) confirmation; Travel/medical insurance with coverage in Cuba (mandatory); Proof of funds
How long does a Cuba visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: eVisa: 3–4 working days. Apply 1–2 weeks before travel.. Government fee: eVisa ~USD 50–60 (~₹4,200–5,000) depending on provider. Tourist Card historically ~USD 22–35 — being phased out in favour of the eVisa.. Maximum stay: 90 days per entry, extendable once for another 90 days while in Cuba..
How do Indians apply for a Cuba visa?
From 1 July 2025, the Cuba eVisa is the standard tourist authorisation, replacing the traditional Green Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista). Apply via the Cuban Embassy in New Delhi (Mon–Thu 09:00–13:00) or via authorised agents. Official source: https://discover.passportindex.org/policy-and-regulations/cuba-tourist-card/
Is a Cuba visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Cuba visa online or on arrival?
Cuba uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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