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United Arab Emirates to Cuba visa requirements

UAE normal passport holders can visit Cuba visa-free for up to 90 days. The official Cuba eVisa country list marks United Arab Emirates (ARE) as visa-exempt, so no Cuba e-Visa or tourist card is required for a short tourist visit. Travellers must still complete the free D'Viajeros form within 7 days before arrival and carry travel medical insurance and normal entry documents. UAE normal passport holders can visit Cuba visa-free for short tourist stays of up to 90 days. Cuba's official eVisa country data marks United Arab Emirates (ARE) as active and visa-exempt, and UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports for Cuba as visa free with a 90-day maximum stay. Cuba's electronic tourist visa transition applies generally to travellers who require a tourist visa, but UAE normal passport holders are carved out by the current official country exemption data, so no Cuba e-Visa or tourist card fee is required for a short tourist visit. Separately, every traveller must complete the free D'Viajeros health, customs and immigration declaration online within 7 days before arrival; this is not a visa but remains required for travel processing. Travellers should hold a passport valid at least 6 months, proof of onward/return travel, confirmed accommodation or host details, sufficient funds, and valid travel medical insurance, which Cuba requires visitors to carry.
VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-18
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18
Visa type
Visa-free (UAE normal passport; Cuba eVisaCuba lists ARE as visa-exempt)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single admission per arrival
from issue date
Visa fee
No Cuba e-Visa or tourist-card fee for UAE normal passport holders
consular fee only
Processing time
No visa processing; D'Viajeros form is completed online
standard track
Validity
Passport valid at least 6 months
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport and onward travel
Ensure your UAE ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months and that you have a confirmed return or onward ticket plus proof of accommodation in Cuba.
· Passport 6+ months· Onward ticket
/02
Confirm visa-free status
The official Cuba country list marks United Arab Emirates (ARE) as visa-exempt, and UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as visa free for Cuba. No Cuba e-Visa or tourist card is required for the short tourist stay.
· Visa-free· No tourist card
/03
Prepare normal entry documents
Carry valid travel medical insurance, proof of accommodation or host details, return or onward travel, and sufficient funds in case airline or immigration staff ask.
· Insurance required· Carry support
/04
Complete the D'Viajeros form
Within 7 days before arrival, fill in the mandatory free D'Viajeros health, customs and immigration declaration at dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu and save the QR code.
· Within 7 days· Free
/05
Travel and present documents on arrival
At check-in and on arrival in Cuba, show your passport, D'Viajeros QR code, return ticket, accommodation details and proof of valid travel medical insurance.
· Show at immigration
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredUAE ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond stay
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredNo Cuba e-Visa or tourist card required for UAE normal passport holders
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredD'Viajeros form completed within 7 days of arrival (QR code)
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredConfirmed return or onward air ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredValid travel medical insurance (may be checked on arrival)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Cuba travel updatesCuba eVisa country APIeVisaCuba - Official Cuba Electronic Visa Portal
Application link included: Cuba eVisa country API
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Cuba tourist visa / e-Visa / tourist cardUSD 0Not required for UAE normal passport holders listed as visa-exempt by Cuba's official country data
D'Viajeros declarationFreeMandatory online health/customs/immigration form; not a visa
Travel medical insuranceVariesRequired visitor document; cost depends on policy
Total estimateUSD 0 — USD 0incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry
No visa processing
UAE normal passport holders are listed as visa-exempt for Cuba; no e-Visa or tourist card application is needed.
D'Viajeros declaration
Online form within 7 days before arrival
Free traveller declaration completed before arrival; save the QR code.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
UAE is listed as visa-exempt
Cuba's official eVisa country data marks United Arab Emirates (ARE) as visa-exempt, and UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as visa free for Cuba.
High
/02
D'Viajeros still required
The visa exemption does not remove the requirement to complete the free D'Viajeros traveller declaration within 7 days before arrival.
High
/03
Medical insurance required
Cuba requires visitors to carry valid travel medical insurance, which may be checked by airlines or on arrival.
Medium
/04
Normal entry documents still apply
Airlines or immigration may ask for return/onward travel, accommodation details, and proof of funds even when no visa is required.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-18 · major
Cuba visa-free exemption corrected
Changed the UAE normal passport verdict from eVisa to visa-free after checking Cuba's official country exemption data and UAE MoFA Cuba guidance; retained D'Viajeros, insurance, and normal entry-document requirements.
2026-05-30 · major
United Arab Emirates to Cuba route verified
Previously treated Cuba's electronic visa transition as applying to UAE ordinary passport holders; superseded by the official country exemption data showing UAE as visa-exempt.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UAE citizens need a visa for Cuba?—
No for UAE normal passport holders on a short tourist visit. Cuba's official country data marks United Arab Emirates (ARE) as visa-exempt, so no Cuba e-Visa or tourist card is required.
How long can I stay in Cuba?+
What is the D'Viajeros form?+
How much does the Cuba e-Visa cost?+
Do I need to use eVisaCuba?+
Do I need travel insurance for Cuba?+
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