Where can Cuba passport holders travel?
You can visit 95 countries without applying at an embassy: 28 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival, 3 with an online eTA and 40 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
Visa free 28
Visa on arrival 24
eTA (online travel authorization) 3
eVisa (apply online) 40
Embassy visa required for 103 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of the Congo, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Cuba passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
Airport transit visa needed in Czech Republic, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland, not at other Schengen airports
Who is exempt
Not needed with a valid Schengen visa or residence permit, a valid visa for Canada, Japan or the US, a US, Canadian, Japanese or UK residence permit, or as a family member of an EU citizen.
United Kingdom
No airport transit visa needed
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes, and the US has suspended or restricted visas for this nationality (Proclamation 10998)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Cuba passports

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand ended visa-free entry for 21 nationalities: apply for a Thai e-Visa

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

United States · 1 January 2026
The US suspended tourist visas for your nationality (Proclamation 10998)
Articles for Cuba passport holders
- Africa · 2026 round-upAfrica visa changes in 2026: Malawi, Cabo Verde, Chad and South Africa
- United States · Proclamation 10998US entry restrictions in 2026: which passports are affected by Proclamation 10998
- Thailand · in force since 15 September 2026Thailand's new visa rules: 21 nationalities lose visa-free entry
Cuba passport: common questions
How many countries can Cuba passport holders visit without a visa?
Cuba passport holders can visit 95 countries without applying at an embassy: 28 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival, 3 with an online eTA and 40 with an eVisa. The other 103 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Cuba passport holders?
Cuba passport holders can enter these 28 countries visa-free: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belarus, Botswana, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, Guyana, Iran, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Palestinian Territory, Qatar, Russia, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Singapore, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uzbekistan and Vanuatu.
Which countries give Cuba passport holders a visa on arrival?
Cuba passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 24 countries: Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Laos, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Zambia and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do Cuba passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Kenya, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Seychelles. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Albania, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Moldova, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Thailand, Togo, Uganda and Vietnam.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Cuba passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Cuba passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 10 more with a US visa, 8 more with a UK visa and 43 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Cuba passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Cuba passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 10 more with a US green card, 4 more with a UK residence permit and 39 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Cuba passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: airport transit visa needed in Czech Republic, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland, not at other Schengen airports. United Kingdom: no airport transit visa needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes, and the US has suspended or restricted visas for this nationality (Proclamation 10998). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Cuba passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.




























































































