Embassy
Embassy of Russia, Havana
Havana
5-ta ave. #6402, entre c. 62 y 66
Cuba visa requirements for Russian citizens
Russian citizens do not need a visa for Cuba. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
RUS
Russia
Going to
CUB
Cuba
No visa needed
Just show your passport at the border.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
90 days within any 180-day period.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Cuba.
Ways into Cuba
Tourist visas allow 90 days and 1 entry.
eVisaTourist eVisaAn electronic visa for people visiting Cuba for a holiday.
- Stay
- 90–365 days
- Valid for
- 365 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Apply through a Cuban consulate or approved travel service.
- Get your visa details.
- Complete the D’Viajeros form before leaving.
- Keep the form’s QR code.
Documents required
- Passport
- Medical insurance
- Return flight ticket
- Visa
- D’Viajeros form and QR code
- Travel insurance
- Approved extensions add 90 days, then 30 days each, up to 365 days total.
- Stay in a hotel or other place approved for tourists.
eVisaTourist eVisa applicationApply for the tourist visa linked to your passport.
- Stay
- 90–365 days
- Valid for
- 365 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Apply through a Cuban consulate or approved travel service.
- Get your electronic visa.
- Complete the traveller form before leaving.
- Keep the form’s QR code.
Documents required
- Passport
- Medical insurance
- Return flight ticket
- Traveller form and QR code
- This is the same tourist eVisa listed under tourism.
- The portal, fee and full processing time could not be checked.
Visa on arrivalExceptional border visa purchaseImmigration may let some visitors buy a visa at the border.
How to apply
- Explain your situation to immigration at the border.
- Ask for special approval to buy a visa.
- If approved, buy it from the border travel agency.
- Approval and visa availability are not guaranteed.
- Arrange your visa before travel.
Sources (4)Last updated 11 November 2026
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Russia
- Plugs A B C LAdapter for some
- MoneyCUP $
- Time−8h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageSpanish
- Emergency106 police104 ambulance
Planning your Cuba trip
- Old HavanaA major highlight for exploring Cuba's historic streets and colonial buildings.
- Varadero BeachOne of the country's highlighted beach destinations.
- Valle de ViñalesA lush valley recognised as a World Heritage cultural landscape for traditional tobacco farming.
- Bay of PigsThe site of the failed 1961 invasion is also known for diving and marine life.
Scams to watch for in Cuba
- Taxi fare inflation and price switchingA driver quotes an inflated fare before departure or demands more on arrival. They may claim you misunderstood the agreed amount. Airport fares agreed in advance may also be inflated.
- Friendly invitations that lead to an inflated billA friendly stranger invites you for food or drinks. The venue charges you two to three times the normal price and shares the extra money with them. In Central Havana, a person or couple may offer to practise English and suggest drinks while waiting for a supposed Buena Vista Social Club performance. Some also demand payment for their company.
- Fake or dubious discount cigarsTouts sell convincing-looking cigars of uncertain authenticity. Some may be genuine but stolen or untaxed. In Habana Vieja, sellers may claim a Cigar Festival is happening today or offer access to a Cigar Cooperativa selling from homes. They may pressure you to buy a whole box.
About Cuba
Cuba is a single-party socialist republic on the largest island in the Caribbean, south of Florida.
- Capital
- Havana
- Money
- Cuban peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +53
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Questions
Do russian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Russian citizens do not need a visa for Cuba. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can russian citizens stay in Cuba?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do cuban citizens need a visa for Russia?
Cuban citizens do not need a visa for Russia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Cuba?
Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Cuba are easier for russian citizens?
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica Dominican Republic, and 3 more let russian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Cuba?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Cuba?
Cuban peso ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Cuba?
Spanish.
How strong is the Russia passport?
It ranks #42 and reaches 109 destinations without applying ahead.
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