Cuba to Require Electronic Visa for Entry Starting July 1, 2025
Starting July 1, 2025, Cuba will mandate electronic visas for all international travelers, replacing current entry procedures as part of modernization efforts by the Cuban Ministry of Tourism.
The Cuban Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) has announced that from 1 July 2025, entry to Cuba will only be permitted with an electronic visa—known as an e-visa.
This update modernises and centralises entry procedures, with the official announcement made via the ministry’s Instagram account and reported by Cuban digital media outlet CiberCuba. Travellers are now directed to the online portal https://evisacuba.cu/es/inicio to submit their visa application.
Instagram post by Ministerio de Turismo de Cuba
Entry process for Canadian travellers
Travellers arriving from Canada — Cuba’s top source market — are exempt from the e-visa fee, as it is included in the airfare. However, they must complete a digital form on the official D’Viajeros platform (https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu) no later than seven days before departure. Upon arrival, they must present the QR code generated after submitting the free application.
What other nationalities must do
Visitors from countries other than Canada will need to apply for the e-visa on the eVisaCuba portal, then also complete the D’Viajeros form before travelling. The QR code generated is required for entry into Cuba.
How E-Visa and D’Viajeros work together
To enter Cuba, all travellers must complete the D’Viajeros digital form—available up to seven days before arrival. Canadians remain exempt from the e-visa requirement, but for most other nationalities the e-visa becomes compulsory starting 1 July 2025.
A tough time for Cuban tourism
The new requirement comes as Cuba’s tourism sector experiences deepening challenges. Official statistics show a 30% drop in international visitors during the first quarter of 2025. This decline is visible on the ground: once-bustling streets such as Obispo in Havana appear deserted, as captured in a now-viral video. Traveller reports cite food shortages, unreliable services, high prices—despite a warm local welcome—raising concerns over the country’s reputation as a holiday destination on the world stage.
