What documents does a Germany citizen need for a Cuba visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay - Completed Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turista) application - available online through authorized agencies or sometimes bundled with the flight ticket - Digital passport-style photo for some online providers - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or Casa Particular reservation) - Return or onward ticket - Mandatory travel medical insurance covering Cuba - checked on arrival - Biometrics: none required for the tourist card itself - Proof of sufficient funds may be requested on arrival

What types of visas can Germany citizens get for Cuba?

- Tourist Card (e-visa equivalent) - single entry, valid 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days, fee approx. EUR 25-30 - Business visa - requires an invitation and processing through the Cuban embassy, higher fee and longer processing - Journalist and official visas - handled separately through the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (minrex.gob.cu)

How do Germany citizens apply for a Cuba visa?

- Apply through an authorized online Tourist Card provider or the airline operating the flight to Cuba - Steps: 1) Provide passport and personal details online 2) Pay the fee online by card 3) Receive the Tourist Card as a PDF or physical card by mail, depending on the provider 4) Present the Tourist Card with the passport and insurance proof on arrival - Processing time: typically 2-5 business days for postal delivery, or near-instant for some digital providers - Present proof of valid travel medical insurance at the airport - travelers without it may need to purchase Cuban state insurance (ASISTUR) on arrival

How much does a Cuba visa cost for Germany citizens?

- Tourist Card fee: approx. EUR 25-30 - Mandatory insurance cost (if not already covered): approx. EUR 3-5 per day, purchased on arrival if needed - Total cost: approx. EUR 30-50 depending on insurance arrangements - Standard processing: 2-5 business days - Express or same-day options available through some providers for an extra fee

What should Germany citizens know before traveling to Cuba?

- Apply for the Tourist Card at least 1-2 weeks before departure to allow time for postal delivery if using a physical card - Common delay reasons: passport validity under 6 months, mismatched names between the card and the passport - Carry proof of valid travel medical insurance - this is strictly checked at Cuban airports - Carry euros in cash, as German bank cards are generally not usable in Cuba - Extension of the 30-day stay can be requested once in-country at a Cuban immigration office (Inmigracion y Extranjeria) for an additional 30 days

Cuba Visa for Germany Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

German citizens need a Cuban Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turista), obtainable online as an e-visa before travel - apply via an authorized provider or airline; fee approx. EUR 25-30, processing within a few days.

Guide last updated October 12, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay
Completed Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turista) application - available online through authorized agencies or sometimes bundled with the flight ticket
Digital passport-style photo for some online providers
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or Casa Particular reservation)
Return or onward ticket
Mandatory travel medical insurance covering Cuba - checked on arrival
Biometrics: none required for the tourist card itself
Proof of sufficient funds may be requested on arrival

Visa types

Tourist Card (e-visa equivalent) - single entry, valid 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days, fee approx. EUR 25-30
Business visa - requires an invitation and processing through the Cuban embassy, higher fee and longer processing
Journalist and official visas - handled separately through the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (minrex.gob.cu)

How to apply online

Apply through an authorized online Tourist Card provider or the airline operating the flight to Cuba
Steps: 1) Provide passport and personal details online 2) Pay the fee online by card 3) Receive the Tourist Card as a PDF or physical card by mail, depending on the provider 4) Present the Tourist Card with the passport and insurance proof on arrival
Processing time: typically 2-5 business days for postal delivery, or near-instant for some digital providers
Present proof of valid travel medical insurance at the airport - travelers without it may need to purchase Cuban state insurance (ASISTUR) on arrival

Fees & processing time

Tourist Card fee: approx. EUR 25-30
Mandatory insurance cost (if not already covered): approx. EUR 3-5 per day, purchased on arrival if needed
Total cost: approx. EUR 30-50 depending on insurance arrangements
Standard processing: 2-5 business days
Express or same-day options available through some providers for an extra fee

Tips for Germany travelers

Apply for the Tourist Card at least 1-2 weeks before departure to allow time for postal delivery if using a physical card
Common delay reasons: passport validity under 6 months, mismatched names between the card and the passport
Carry proof of valid travel medical insurance - this is strictly checked at Cuban airports
Carry euros in cash, as German bank cards are generally not usable in Cuba
Extension of the 30-day stay can be requested once in-country at a Cuban immigration office (Inmigracion y Extranjeria) for an additional 30 days

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.