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.
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/