How to Apply for a Visa: Cuba
All non-Cuban born citizens traveling to Cuba will need a visa to enter the country and your passport must be valid for at least six months following your arrival date and requires at least two blank pages.
This is a two-step process. The first step is to apply for the e-visa itself. This can be done well in advance of your arrival date.
E-visas are $50 U.S. plus a $35 application fee. They are issued with a validity period of 90 days from date of entry and are valid for one entry/exit.
Here is a link to information about the online application for the e-Visa with instructions and the application. (Note: use Support for the Cuban People for the OFAC category). Once you apply, you will receive an email confirmation with an Electronic Visa Number to save to your phone to use on in the entry form.
The second step is to complete the D’Viajeros Form (entry form). This is to be done no more than seven days prior to your departure.
Note that on the form, you only need to answer questions with an asterisk. You will then receive a Completed D’Viajeros Form with Seal to save to your phone.
Once you complete both the visa application and the entry form, please send a copy of your confirmed visa to our client liaison.
UK ETA – for anyone transiting through the UK
Effective January 8, 2025, all U.S. citizens transiting the UK or traveling to the UK for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conference, or short-term study for 6 months or less will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to travel.
Here is a link to information on the ETA. The cost is 10 euros per person and can be paid by credit card. Note that processing can take up to three days or more.
The easiest way to apply is to use the phone app UK ETA. To use the app, you will need a photo of your passport and a photo of yourself. If you are applying on behalf of someone else, you can apply online rather than using the phone app. Here is a link with information for the application process.