Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit CU?

HK ordinary passport holders need a Cuba e-Visa before travel. Since 1 July 2025, the online e-Visa permanently replaced the old paper Tourist Card, and Hong Kong is specifically excluded from China's visa-exemption agreement with Cuba. Apply online at the official portal (evisacuba.cu) for a single-entry stay of up to 90 days. Holders of an ordinary Hong Kong SAR passport do NOT enjoy visa-free entry to Cuba. While mainland Chinese citizens benefit from a 90-day visa exemption with Cuba, that agreement explicitly excludes Hong Kong and Macao residents. Instead, HK travelers must obtain Cuba's electronic visa (e-Visa), which has been mandatory since 1 July 2025 when it permanently replaced the long-standing pink paper Tourist Card. The e-Visa is applied for online at the official Cuban government portal (evisacuba.cu), is single entry, and authorizes a tourist stay of up to 90 days, extendable once inside Cuba for a further 90 days (180 days maximum). The government fee is approximately USD 50, though airlines and authorized agents may bundle higher service charges. Processing is typically completed within 72 business hours, but travelers are advised to apply at least one to two weeks before departure. In addition to the approved e-Visa, all arrivals must complete the online D'Viajeros traveler declaration (which generates a QR code) within 72 hours of arrival, and must carry proof of medical/travel insurance, a confirmed return/onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. A passport valid for at least six months is required. Cuba is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to this route.