CUBA

The Republic of Cuba

Do I Need a Visa to Visit Cuba?

Canadian citizens travelling on a Canadian passport do not need a visa to enter Cuba for tourism purposes for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days.

Canadian citizens travelling on a Canadian passport need a visa to enter Cuba for business purposes.

CLICK HERE for FILLABLE BUSINESS VISA APPLICATION for CUBA

NOTE TO U.S.A. CITIZENS: Persons travelling on a US passport do not require a visa to enter Cuba for tourism purposes for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days. Cuba welcomes US tourists. Cuban immigration officials do not stamp passports, so there is no record of entry to or exit from Cuba recorded in the passport. US law forbids US citizens to freely travel to Cuba and to spend any money.

NOTE TO PERSONS BORN IN CUBA: Cubans who are now nationals of another country, but left Cuba after 1970, must enter Cuba using their Cuban passport.

BUSINESS VISA A 7

This visa is used for business travel when the purpose is to explore business opportunities in Cuba.

• passport, valid for 6 months at least,
• one (1) fully completed and signed visa application form,
• one (1) recent passport style photograph,
• a letter from the Canadian company you work for, stating your full name, the purpose of your visit, the length of stay, the dates of departure and return, addressed to the Cuban Consulate in Ottawa,
• a letter of invitation from a Cuban company, organization or institution, addressed to the Cuban Consulate in Ottawa.

Single Entry Business A 7 Visa, valid for seven (7) days
Now Processing: 3 working days   $176
Regular Processing: 15 working days   $144

BUSINESS VISA D 7

This visa is used for business travel when the purpose is to engage in business operations or transactions in Cuba.

• passport, valid for 6 months at least,
• one (1) fully completed and signed visa application form,
• one (1) recent passport style photograph,
• a letter from the Canadian company you work for, stating your full name, the purpose of your visit, the length of stay, the dates of departure and return, addressed to the Cuban Consulate in Ottawa,
• a letter of invitation from a Cuban company, organization or institution, addressed to the Cuban Consulate in Ottawa.

Single Entry Business D 7 Visa, valid for seven (7) days
Now Processing: 3 working days   $176
Regular Processing: 15 working days   $144

For more information about travel conditions in the Caribbean, please visit the Foreign Affairs Web site.