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Do German passport holders need a visa for Cuba?

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Visa required. German passport holders need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days, applied for online on eVisaCuba.

The Federal Foreign Office says tourist entry is only possible with a visa, which is applied for online on the eVisaCuba portal and is not issued at the border. An extension of a further 90 days is possible at the authorities’ discretion. Travelers must also complete the D’Viajeros declaration online and show valid health insurance for the whole stay.

Source: German Federal Foreign Office (Auswaertiges Amt). Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 90 days; Extension of 90 days possible at the authorities’ discretion.
Visa: Required, online; Apply only on eVisaCuba; not issued at the border.
Passport validity: 6 months at entry; Passport or provisional passport; ID card not accepted.
Arrival form: D’Viajeros, online; Within 48 hours before check-in, per the German Foreign Office.
Health insurance: Proof at entry; Cover valid in Cuba for the whole stay.

Before you fly

Tourist visa and D’Viajeros

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Read the guide Cuba travel guide

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