From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply through Cuba’s foreign-ministry eVisa service and wait for the visa code sent by email. Enter the code in D’Viajeros when prompted; check the current fee and instructions from the issuing consulate.
Submit through the official channel
Use Cuba tourist eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
D’Viajeros travel declaration
Complete the official online declaration before entering Cuba and keep its QR code for border control. Airlines may check completion at air check-in. The declaration is separate from a visa; check its current opening window before submitting.
Open D’Viajeros travel declarationDetails that can change your plans
An extension may be possible
Cuba’s tourism portal says a tourist stay of up to 90 days may be extended once for another 90 days. Apply at an Interior Ministry immigration office before your permitted stay ends; an extension is not automatic.
Official guidancePractical tips for Cuba
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Save your arrival QR code offline
After submitting D’Viajeros, download or print the confirmation so you can show it even if you cannot connect to the internet on arrival. If you fly, your airline may also check the form before boarding.
Cuba at a glance
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- CUP
- Calling code
- +53
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Belgium need a visa for Cuba?
For tourism in Cuba, travelers using an ordinary passport from Belgium should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply through Cuba’s foreign-ministry eVisa service and wait for the visa code sent by email. Enter the code in D’Viajeros when prompted; check the current fee and instructions from the issuing consulate. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Cuba?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
Do I need to complete D’Viajeros travel declaration?
Required for this route. Complete the official online declaration before entering Cuba and keep its QR code for border control. Airlines may check completion at air check-in. The declaration is separate from a visa; check its current opening window before submitting. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Cuba tourist eVisa
Apply through Cuba’s foreign-ministry eVisa service and wait for the visa code sent by email. Enter the code in D’Viajeros when prompted; check the current fee and instructions from the issuing consulate.
Open D’Viajeros travel declaration
Cuba’s official tourist visa and entry guide
The official guide lists online, consular and travel-agency application routes. If the online service does not accept your passport or your route is unclear, ask the Cuban consulate responsible for your residence. Fees and processing were not verified for every nationality.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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