Cuba

Hurricane Melissa: recommendations for travelers?

Hurricane Melissa, considered to be one of the most violent storms of the 2025 season, crossed the Caribbean causing major damage in its path, notably in Jamaica and Cuba earlier this week. Although downgraded to Category 1 from Category 5, the storm hit the southeast ... Read the article

New simplified Schengen visa procedure for Cubans

Since May 5, Cuban citizens wishing to travel to Europe have benefited from a simplified procedure for obtaining a Schengen visa, thanks to an initiative by the Swedish Embassy in Havana. This change facilitates access to one of the most popular visas for Cuban travelers wishing to visit the European continent. Travelling with a ... Read the article

Cuba: We know the expiry date of tourist cards!

Travelers beware: if you've got a tourist card for Cuba sitting in a drawer, it's time to dust it off! The Cuban authorities have just announced an extension to the validity of these precious sesames. Originally scheduled to expire at the end of 2024, the deadline has now been set for June 30, 2025. A ... Read the article

Cuba finally unveils the site for applying for the new e-Visa

Cuba has officially launched its website for the transition from the traditional tourist card to an electronic visa (e-Visa). This change marks an important step in the modernization of entry procedures for international travelers. The new system, accessible via evisacuba.cu, aims to simplify and speed up the process of obtaining visas for ... Read the article

Cuba: eVisa to replace tourist cards from May 6, 2024

Starting May 6, 2024, Cuba will replace the traditional tourist card (green and pink) with a modern eVisa system. Announced at the FITCuba 2024 international tourism fair after some rumors, this initiative reflects the adaptation of Cuban consular services to the digital age.

Cuba can be visited for up to 180 days from today

Starting this Tuesday, November 1, Cuba will grant tourist cards valid for 90 days, instead of the current 30 days. The announcement was made this Sunday on Twitter by the Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos Garcia Granda. A partir del 1.º de noviembre de este año, se extiende la validez de la visa ... Read the article