Cuba finally launches official e-Visa website for travelers
Cuba has launched its official e-Visa portal, evisacuba.cu, replacing the traditional Tourist Card with a digital system to streamline traveler entry.
Cuba has officially launched its new electronic visa (e-Visa) system, replacing the traditional Tourist Card for international visitors. This bold step marks a significant overhaul in the island’s entry procedures, making it easier and faster for travelers to obtain visas. The new system is accessible via the official portal evisacuba.cu and is designed to modernize visa processing for visitors to Cuba.
Key technical details of Cuba’s e-Visa
The Cuban e-Visa comes with several user-friendly features designed to streamline visa applications for travelers:
Feature | Description |
|---|---|
Format | Electronic (e-Visa) |
Cost | Varies by nationality and visa type |
Validity period | 30 days, extendable once |
Entry count | Single-entry |
Application method | Online via official portal |
Processing time | Approximately 48 hours |
The e-Visa replaces the former “Tarjeta del Turista” Tourist Card, previously required for entry to Cuba. Travelers can now apply for a visa entirely online, eliminating the need for physical documents and reducing processing delays significantly.
How to apply for Cuba’s e-Visa
The entire e-Visa application process for Cuba is conducted online through the evisacuba.cu platform. Follow these steps to apply:
Create an account: Visit the official website and register for an account.
Fill out the form: Enter personal details, passport information, and travel dates.
Upload documents: Submit a digital copy of your passport and a recent passport-sized photo.
Pay visa fees: Fees are paid securely online via credit or debit card.
Receive your e-Visa: Upon approval, the e-Visa is sent via email. Travelers must print and present it upon arrival in Cuba.
Eligible countries and visa exceptions
The Cuban e-Visa is available to travelers from most countries. However, some nationalities may be subject to additional requirements or specific restrictions. Countries already exempt from Cuban visa requirements include Russia, China, Vietnam, Serbia, Mongolia, North Korea, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Impact on tourism and travel security
The shift to the e-Visa system was designed to strengthen both efficiency and security in Cuba’s visitor entry process. According to Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex), the new digital e-Visa system will provide faster, more flexible visa services and reduce paper waste — contributing to environmental sustainability.
During the launch of the new e-Visa system at the 42nd edition of the FITCuba 2024 International Tourism Fair, Cuban Minister of Tourism Juan Carlos García Granda emphasized that this initiative aligns with a broader modernization plan for Cuba’s consular system to better meet current traveler needs.
The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously announced that the e-Visa would be available starting May 6, 2024, and that paper Tourist Cards issued before that date would remain valid until the end of 2024.
D’Viajeros form still required
Since January 1, 2022, all visitors to Cuba must also complete the online D’Viajeros form within 48 hours before arrival. This replaces former paper forms collected on flights and includes traveler identification, customs declaration, and health attestation.
Travelers can complete the form in multiple languages on the official site at https://www.dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu.
