As of 2024, the Cuban passport is ranked 130 in the globe. As a result, Cuban nationals can visit 31 nations without a visa. Cuban passport holders must, however, apply in advance for a visa if they intend to go to any of the other nations.
This article provides you all the necessary details on 2024 travel to Cuba without a visa. Also, it will emphasize the nations you can visit with an electronic travel permission (ETA) or a visa on arrival.
Remember that you don’t need a visa to enter or travel via the countries that have visa-free access to Cuba, you can use a visa obtained on arrival or via an ETA.
Visa-free Countries for Holders of Cuban Passports
Holders of Cuban passports will no longer need a visa to enter 31 nations and territories as of 2024.
While traveling without a visa, you must still have a current passport that is valid for at least six months after your departure date and acquire travel insurance as required by the country you are visiting.
Some of the countries include:
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Botswana
- Qatar
- Russia
- Indonesia
- Oman
- Singapore
- Serbia
- Malaysia
- Dominica
- Gambia
- Namibia
- Islands of Cook
- Grenada
- Saint Lucia
- Guyana, etc.
Countries that Grant Cuban Passport Holders Visas Upon Arrival 2024
For 34 countries, Cuban nationals are eligible for visas on arrival. Upon entering the nation that issues such a visa, you are given a visa upon arrival. Most airports have a dedicated area where you can submit your application for a visa upon arrival. among them are:
- Egypt
- Iran
- Senegal
- Samoa
- Rwanda
- Laos
- Tanzania
- Somalia
- Seychelles
- Burkina
- Cambodia
- Maldives
- Burkina Faso
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia, etc.
Countries that Offer eVisas or ETA for Cuban Passport Holders
Holders of Cuban passports are granted e-visas or ETAs by the 19 nations listed below.
- Angola
- Ethiopia
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Lesotho
- Montserrat
- Pakistan
- Principe and Sao Tome
- Suriname
- Vietnam
- Columbia
- Djibouti
- Gabon
- Georgia
- India
- Kenya
- Kuwait.
The procedure for obtaining an e-visa is essentially the same as that of a conventional visa. Yet in this instance, you can submit your entire visa application—including the payment—online and avoid having to go to a visa application facility.
An email verifying the status of your visa will be sent to you after your application is granted, along with a document you must print off and bring with you when you pass the border.
Despite the fact that your visa will be registered online, some officers may still ask you for a physical copy of the permit. It is therefore crucial to carry the copy with you at all times.
Conclusion
Cuban passport holders are eligible for visa-free travel to 31 countries, 34 countries that accept visa on arrival and 19 that accept e-visas or ETAs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone from Cuba visit Europe?
Cuban citizens who wish to travel for pleasure in Schengen or EU nations must apply for a short-term tourist visa.
Is a visa to Cuba free for Nigerians?
When visiting Cuba, Nigerian nationals must possess a visa. Nigerian nationals must get a tourist visa to visit Cuba.
