Dreaming of discovering Cuba? Great news: the launch of the new site for the Cuban electronic visa now makes organizing your trip a much smoother process. No more administrative hassles, now it's time for adventure! Here's all the information you need to plan your getaway to this colorful island.
New features of the electronic visa system for Cuba
Cuba recently launched an online platform for obtaining electronic visas, known as theeVisaCuba. This secure system speeds up the visa application and management process. Tourists can now submit their applications online, instead of using the traditional tourist card (Tarjeta del Turista).
How the eVisa platform works
eVisaCuba is available in several languages, including French, English and Spanish, to better serve international visitors. This new process aims to modernize and facilitate consular formalities, offering a smoother experience for travelers.
- The application is made entirely online via the dedicated portal.
- The electronic visa is issued within 72 hours and authorizes a single entry for a 90-day stay, renewable locally for an identical period.
- The visa fee is 22 euros and can only be paid by bank transfer or certified cheque.
Additional formalities: D'Viajeros declaration
In addition to the electronic visa, all visitors must completing a travel declaration on the portal D'Viajeros in the 48 hours preceding their departure for Cuba. This step is essential, as it activates the e-visa. Without this declaration, the visa will not be valid on arrival.
Payment procedures
At present, it is not possible to pay visa fees directly on the website. Travelers residing in France must pay these fees by bank transfer or certified check addressed to the Cuban embassy.
Practical advice
To avoid any last-minute worries, start your preparations as early as possible. Here are a few tips for successful preparation:
- Make sure all your documents are ready before you start the application.
- Check the deadlines for each stage to ensure that you meet the required deadlines.
- Remember to print out all payment confirmations and travel declarations.
A tourism boom for Cuba
With the introduction of the electronic visa, Cuba hopes to attract more tourists. Already, figures show a marked increase in the number of international visitors, with more than 1.3 million tourists welcomed during the first six months of 2024, i.e. an increase of almost 101% compared with the previous year.
Economic impact
The tourism sector is crucial to the Cuban economy. Despite economic difficulties, the country intends to attract up to 3.5 million tourists this year. The authorities are working hard to make the travel experience as pleasant and straightforward as possible for visitors.
Benefits of electronic visas for travellers
The introduction of electronic visas represents a significant step forward in terms of welcoming foreign tourists. There's no longer any need to travel physically to complete the procedures, as everything can be done from home, making the process much quicker and more accessible.
Flexibility and time savings
This new system offers unprecedented convenience, especially for those who travel frequently or make last-minute travel decisions. Travelers can :
- Start their visa applications online from any Internet-connected device.
- Consult and manage their application remotely, without having to go to a consulate or embassy.
Summary of steps to travel to Cuba with an electronic visa
Let's simplify things with a quick summary of the steps involved in obtaining and validating your electronic visa for Cuba:
- Access the eVisaCuba platform to complete your visa application.
- Pay your visa fees by bank transfer or certified cheque.
- Print the necessary documents after receiving confirmation.
- Fill in the D'Viajeros travel declaration form 48 hours before departure.
- Present all these documents on arrival in Cuba for final validation of your e-Visa.
Thanks to these new procedures, organizing a trip to Cuba is not only less stressful, it's also much simpler and faster. Less red tape means you can concentrate on what's most important: preparing for your adventure in this vibrant country, with its paradisiacal beaches, rich culture and fascinating history.
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