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India passport holders: Single entry for Cuba. Fee: USD 75 (~USD 75). Processing: 5-15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista) required for Indians. Fee: USD 75 (~INR 7,125). Available via Cuban Embassy New Delhi or authorized travel agents. NO eVisa for Indians.
Visa types: Tourist Card (single entry, 30 days, extendable to 90 days); Business Visa; Work Visa (rare); Student Visa; Family Visa; Transit; Diplomatic. Tourist Card different from full visa — does not allow paid work.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days to enter. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable to 90 days in-country).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Tourist Card application; 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking (must be in Cuba's authorized hotels); Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance with COVID coverage (MANDATORY); Health declaration; Aadhaar + PAN; For Business: Cuban entity invitation.
Visa types (1)
Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista) required for Indians. Fee: USD 75 (~INR 7,125). Available via Cuban Embassy New Delhi or authorized travel agents. NO eVisa for Indians.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections (LOW rate but US travel implications): (1) US ESTA/visa COMPLICATIONS — visiting Cuba revokes ESTA, requires future B1/B2; (2) Insufficient travel insurance; (3) Hotel booking not at Cuban-authorized properties; (4) US Treasury OFAC compliance — affects Indian travelers who hold US visa; (5) Health declaration issues; (6) Limited India-Cuba flow flagged.
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