Do France passport holders need a visa to visit CU?

French ordinary passport holders need a Cuba e-Visa (Visa de Tarjeta del Turista) before travelling. Apply online at the official portal evisacuba.cu. It is single-entry, allows up to 90 days, and travel medical insurance plus the D'Viajeros form are mandatory. As of 31 May 2026, France is not on Cuba's visa-exemption list, so a French ordinary passport holder cannot enter Cuba visa-free for tourism. Since 1 July 2025 Cuba has fully replaced the old paper tourist card (tarjeta del turista) with a mandatory electronic visa (e-Visa). French nationals must obtain this e-Visa before departure through the official Cuban government site evisacuba.cu (it can also be arranged via the Cuban Embassy in Paris or, in practice, included by some airlines/tour operators). The e-Visa is a single-entry tourist authorization permitting a stay of up to 90 days, extendable once in-country for a further 90 days (180 days maximum). The official fee is around EUR 22 in Europe; third-party agencies charge considerably more. Processing is typically within 72 business hours after payment. Two further mandatory conditions apply to all travellers regardless of nationality: valid travel/medical insurance covering treatment in Cuba (a spot policy can be bought on arrival if you lack proof), and completion of the free D'Viajeros online entry/health form within 72 hours before arrival. Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond the entry date, and a return/onward ticket is required. Note: travellers who have visited Cuba on or after 12 January 2021 lose eligibility for the US ESTA and must instead apply for a US visa, a relevant consideration for onward travel.