Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Prepare D’Viajeros travel declaration and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
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 declarationPractical 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 United Arab Emirates need a visa for Cuba?
Travelers visiting Cuba for tourism with an ordinary passport from United Arab Emirates do not need a visa for up to 90 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
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.
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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