
Entry Requirements for Cuba: Everything Travelers Need to Know
Are your clients planning to travel to Cuba in 2025? Then it’s essential they are aware of the updated entry requirements to ensure a smooth and stress-free arrival. Cuba continues to captivate travelers with its unique culture and landscapes, but visitors must present specific documents to be allowed entry.
This article provides a step-by-step overview of what travelers need to prepare before departure: a valid passport, mandatory travel insurance, the D’Viajeros online form, and a visa or tourist card. It also explains the two currently accepted visa options: the traditional paper tourist card, valid until December 31, 2025, and the new digital e-Visa.
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Caribbean Tours continues to offer the physical visa for travelers from Europe and the United States. It remains a convenient and accepted option through the end of 2025.

Basic Entry Requirements for Cuba:
- Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date of arrival.
- Visa or Tourist Card (valid for 90 days):
- Travelers may choose the traditional physical tourist card, which remains valid until December 31, 2025.
- The new e-Visa is also available and can be requested online and activated through the D’Viajeros platform.
- Caribbean Tours continues to offer the physical visa for travelers departing from Europe.
- Travel insurance with medical coverage (U.S.-based insurance is not accepted).
- D’Viajeros form completed online prior to departure. This is mandatory for all travelers.
- Return flight ticket.

Useful documents provided by Caribbean Tours:
- D’Viajeros form manual – A step-by-step guide with screenshots to correctly complete the mandatory entry form, including how to activate the e-Visa.
- E-Visa application guide – A detailed manual explaining the full process of requesting the electronic visa online—from filling out the form to tracking your visa status.
- General information document about Cuba – A comprehensive guide covering updated information on visas, insurance, currency, transportation, accommodation, health, and more.
With these documents and resources, your clients will be fully prepared to enjoy their trip to Cuba without any surprises. If you need further assistance or would like to request physical tourist cards for your travelers, feel free to contact our team. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
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