Destination guide

Cuba visa requirements

For United States passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 90 days

Do I need a visa to visit Cuba with a United States passport?

eVisa

Key entry notes

  • Tourist travel is prohibited under U.S. law for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and others subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, all persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction are not permitted to travel to Cuba unless licensed to engage in travel-related transactions.
  • In addition to specific licenses granted by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), there are 12 "general licenses" that people can choose to travel on without being required to notify OFAC,[note 1] and the broad and self-reported nature of these licenses means travel is in practice subject to few restrictions.
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  • Cuba requires travelers to purchase a tourist card prior to arrival, which can be obtained from the airline or a Cuban diplomatic mission.
  • Tourist cards are valid for one entry and a 30-day stay, which can be extended once by 90 days at a hotel or immigration office in Cuba.
  • Cuba requires travelers to have health insurance valid in Cuba, which can be purchased from the airline.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Caribbean
Capital
Havana
Languages
Spanish; Castilian
Currency
CUC, CUP
Time zones
UTC−05:00
Area
109,884 km2
Population
11,238,317