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Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit CU?

Q: How long can I stay in Cuba on the eVisa?

Up to 90 days, with a one-time extension available inside Cuba for a further 90 days (180 days total).

Q: Is the eVisa single or multiple entry?

It is single entry and must be used to enter Cuba within 12 months of issue.

Q: Is travel insurance really mandatory?

Yes. Cuba legally requires foreign visitors to hold insurance covering medical treatment in Cuba, and you may be asked to show proof on arrival.

Q: What is the D'Viajeros form?

A free online health, customs and immigration declaration completed within 7 days before arrival. It generates a QR code shown at immigration and is linked to your eVisa.

Q: How much does the Cuba eVisa cost?

The government fee is roughly USD 50 (it varies by point of application). Using a third-party agency adds a service fee.

Australian passport holders need an eVisa for tourism in Cuba. Since 1 July 2025 the electronic visa (eVisa) replaced the old paper tourist card and is mandatory before travel. You also must complete the separate D'Viajeros entry declaration within 7 days of arrival and hold travel insurance valid in Cuba. Cuba requires Australian ordinary passport holders to obtain a tourist eVisa before arrival. On 1 July 2025 Cuba switched from the long-standing paper "tarjeta del turista" (tourist card) to a fully electronic visa applied for online via the official portal (evisacuba.cu) or through a Cuban consulate. The eVisa is single-entry, permits a stay of up to 90 days (extendable once in-country for a further 90 days, 180 days total), and is valid for entry within 12 months of issue. Government fees vary by point of application (roughly USD 50 / EUR 22 equivalent), with processing typically up to 72 business hours. Separately, every traveler must complete the free online D'Viajeros health/customs/immigration declaration within 7 days before arrival; this generates a QR code shown at immigration and is linked to the eVisa. Travel insurance covering medical treatment in Cuba is a legal entry requirement, and the passport should be valid for the duration of stay (6 months' validity recommended). Cuba is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist eVisa (electronic visa, replaced paper tourist card on 1 July 2025)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days, extendable once in-country for a further 90 days (180 days total)

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 50 government fee (varies by point of application; ~EUR 22 in much of Europe)

consular fee only

Processing time

Up to 72 business hours after payment confirmation

standard track

Validity

Must be used to enter within 12 months of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport and insurance

Ensure your Australian passport is valid for the full stay (6 months' validity recommended) and buy travel insurance that explicitly covers medical treatment and evacuation in Cuba, as this is a legal entry requirement.

· Passport· Travel insurance

/02

Apply for the Cuba eVisa online

Go to the official portal evisacuba.cu, complete the tourist eVisa application with your passport and travel details, select the responsible consulate, and pay the government fee.

· Online· evisacuba.cu

/03

Pay the fee and await approval

Pay the eVisa fee (approx. USD 50, varies by location). Processing is usually up to 72 business hours; apply at least 1-2 weeks before departure to be safe.

· ~72 hours· ~USD 50

/04

Receive your eVisa and note the number

Download or print the approved eVisa. You will need the eVisa number to link the mandatory D'Viajeros declaration.

· eVisa number

/05

Complete the D'Viajeros form

Within 7 days before arrival, complete the free online D'Viajeros declaration at dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu. You will receive a QR code to present at immigration.

· dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu· QR code

/06

Arrive in Cuba

Present your passport, eVisa, D'Viajeros QR code, proof of onward/return ticket and accommodation, and insurance evidence to immigration on arrival.

· Border control

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Australian passport valid for the full stay (6 months' validity recommended)

required

Approved Cuba tourist eVisa (single entry)

required

D'Viajeros QR code completed within 7 days before arrival

required

Travel insurance covering medical care in Cuba

required

Confirmed return or onward air ticket

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel or casa particular booking)

required

eVisa government fee paid (approx. USD 50)

required

Printed or digital copy of eVisa and D'Viajeros QR code

recommended

Sufficient funds for the duration of stay

recommended

Passport photo / personal details for the application

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa government fee~USD 50Varies by point of application; roughly EUR 22 in much of Europe. Single-entry tourist eVisa.

D'Viajeros declarationFreeMandatory online entry/health/customs form completed within 7 days of arrival.

Agency service fee (optional)EUR 29-89Only if applying via a third-party visa agency instead of the official portal.

In-country extension (optional)~CUP 100 stampsOne-time 90-day extension purchased in Cuba if you stay beyond 90 days.

Total estimateUSD 50 — USD 140incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Official eVisa portal (evisacuba.cu)

Up to 72 business hours

Apply directly on the Cuban government portal; lowest cost (government fee only). Recommended channel.

Cuban consulate in Australia

Several business days to weeks

Apply through the assigned Cuban consulate; useful if online payment or documentation issues arise.

Third-party visa agency

1-5 business days

Faster handholding but adds a service fee on top of the government cost.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

eVisa now mandatory

Since 1 July 2025 the electronic visa is compulsory for tourists and fully replaced the paper tourist card, so no visa-free entry exists for Australians.

High

/02

Missing D'Viajeros QR code

Travelers often forget the separate mandatory D'Viajeros declaration, which must be completed within 7 days of arrival and shown at immigration.

High

/03

Inadequate travel insurance

Insurance covering medical care in Cuba is a legal requirement; generic worldwide policies that exclude Cuba can lead to refusal.

Medium

/04

Insufficient passport validity

Passport not valid for the full stay (6 months recommended) can cause boarding or entry refusal.

Medium

/05

No proof of onward travel or accommodation

Immigration may ask for a return ticket and confirmed lodging.

Low

/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

2026-05-30 · major

Australia to Cuba route verified

Confirmed eVisa requirement for Australian ordinary passport holders following Cuba's 1 July 2025 switch from paper tourist card to mandatory electronic visa, plus D'Viajeros and insurance requirements.

/09 — The questions