United States to Cuba tourist visa
Complete guide for Americans traveling to Cuba. Get your Cuban e-Visa for $50, travel under an authorized OFAC category, and visit for up to 90 days.
- Visa
- Cuba e-Visa
- Fee
- $50
- Processing time
- 72 business hours
- Length of stay
- Up to 90 days
Required documents
- Valid US Passport — Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your planned entry date to Cuba
- Cuban e-Visa (Tourist Card) — Electronic visa required for entry to Cuba, obtained online before travel
- OFAC Travel Category — US citizens must travel under one of 12 authorized categories per Treasury Department regulations
- Travel Insurance with Medical Coverage — Cuba requires all visitors to have travel insurance with minimum medical coverage valid in Cuba
- D’Viajeros Digital Entry Form — Online health and customs declaration form that must be completed before arrival
- Return or Onward Ticket — Proof of departure from Cuba is required for entry
- Proof of Accommodation — Documentation of where you will stay in Cuba
- Sufficient Funds — Proof you can support yourself during your stay
How to apply
- Staying at casas particulares (private — Staying at casas particulares (private homes) instead of government-owned hotels
- Eating at paladares (private restaurants) — Eating at paladares (private restaurants)
- Using private transportation — Using private transportation
- Engaging with independent Cuban businesses — Engaging with independent Cuban businesses and entrepreneurs
- Valid US passport (at least — Valid US passport (at least 6 months validity)
- Email address — Email address
Common questions
- Can Americans travel to Cuba for tourism?
- Not exactly. US law prohibits 'pure tourism' to Cuba. However, Americans can travel under one of 12 authorized OFAC categories. The most accessible is 'Support for the Cuban People,' which allows travel if you stay at private accommodations, eat at private restaurants, and engage with Cuban citizens rather than government entities.
- What is the Support for the Cuban People travel category?
- This is the most common way Americans visit Cuba. You must maintain a full schedule of activities that support the Cuban private sector: stay in casas particulares (private homes), eat at paladares (private restaurants), use private taxis, and engage with independent Cuban entrepreneurs and artists. Avoid government-owned hotels and tour groups.
- How do I get a Cuban e-Visa as an American?
- Apply online at evisacuba.cu or through authorized providers like Easy Tourist Card. You need your passport details and $50 payment. The e-Visa is processed within 72 business hours. As of July 1, 2025, the e-Visa replaced the paper Tourist Card for all travelers.
- Do I need to apply for an OFAC license to visit Cuba?
- No specific OFAC license is required if you qualify under one of the 12 general license categories. You self-certify your travel category when booking flights. However, you must keep records of your activities for at least 5 years in case of audit.
- Can I use my US credit card in Cuba?
- No. US credit and debit cards do not work in Cuba due to the embargo. Bring sufficient cash in Euros, Canadian dollars, British pounds, or other currencies. US dollars can be exchanged but may receive less favorable rates and face surcharges.
- What is the D’Viajeros form?
- D’Viajeros is a mandatory digital health and customs declaration required for all travelers to Cuba. Complete it online at dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu within 7 days of arrival. You receive a QR code that immigration officers scan upon entry.