As you may know, Cuba is a country that requires visas for citizens of other countries. Although a tourist visa is usually sufficient for most travel, there are other types of visas that are required.
Some countries have agreements with Cuba that allow their citizens to enter Cuba without a visa, but only for a short period of time.
If the purpose is to visit family, a family entry visa is generally required, although in some cases a tourist visa may be sufficient for a short stay.
In any case, it is important to find out which specific visa you need to expedite the application process so that there are no setbacks in obtaining the visa.
Below you will find all of the information you need to obtain your cases.
Application Process
In order to apply for a Cuban visa, you will need to apply in person or online (depending on the specific policies of the consulate in question) at a Cuban consulate.
Documents required to apply for a tourist visa
- A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of return to the country of origin)
- Application form (which can be filled out online or in person at the consulate in your country)
- Round-trip airline tickets
- Medical insurance (valid for your stay in Cuba)
Documents required to apply for a family visa
- A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of return to the country of origin)
- Application form (can be completed online or in person at your consulate)
- Proof of identity and place of residence (original and copy of documents proving your usual place of residence)
- Documents proving the family relationship with a Cuban resident on the island (if the documents were not issued in Cuba, they must be legalized beforehand).
- Recent photos (4×4 cm, front view, color, with white background)
- Certificate of No Criminal Record (in the case of an adult)
Note: For travel to Cuba, the passport must have blank pages for the entry of life.
Residence and family reunification
If the purpose of the trip is family reunification and you plan to reside in Cuba, certain specific procedures must be followed. These include applying for a Permiso de Ingreso Migratorio (PIM), which must be done by the family member in Cuba. In addition, other more specific documents may be required.
Note 1: You must fill out the D’Viajeros form, declaring all details of your trip and imports to Cuba, within 7 days of your trip.
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