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Do British passport holders need a visa for Cuba?

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Tourist visa required. British passport holders need a Cuban tourist visa (tourist card) before they travel.

Apply through the Cuban Embassy in the UK, a travel agent or tour operator, or online on the eVisa-Cuba site. You must also complete the D’Viajeros arrival form online within 72 hours before entering and show its QR code. The UK government advises against all but essential travel to Cuba, so read its travel advice before you book.

Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK). Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Visa: Tourist visa before travel; Tourist card or electronic visa via eVisa-Cuba.
Arrival form: D’Viajeros, online; Within 72 hours before entry; show the QR code.
Passport validity: 6 months after arrival; And 3 months after your planned departure.
Onward travel: Proof required; Show proof of onward or return travel.

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