How Long Can I Stay in Cuba?
Complete guide for UK passport holders. Last verified 2026-02-04.
Maximum Stay
Tourist card (visa) required
At a Glance
Duration
Tourist card (visa) required
Visa Type
Tourist Card Required
Entry Requirements
- Passport valid 6 months after arrival and 3 months after planned departure
- Tourist card (tourist visa) from Cuban Embassy, travel agent, or electronic visa via eVisa-Cuba
- Must show proof of onward or return travel
- Complete D'Viajeros online arrival form within 72 hours before entry
Important Things to Know
Breach of immigration rules taken seriously - detention for overstaying
Electronic visa: enter 10-character code in advance passenger info on DViajeros platform for QR code
Complete D'Viajeros form within 72 hours before entry - download/print as PDF (wifi may not work on arrival)
Cannot travel directly from USA to Cuba for tourism under US law
Cannot travel from Cuba to USA without US visa
Drones not allowed - confiscated on arrival
Cannot take meat, milk, fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds into Cuba
GPS on mobiles/tablets/laptops must be turned off
Must declare foreign currency over $5,000 USD
Only exchange money at Cadeca exchange houses - illegal elsewhere
Additional Information
Tourist card (visa) required from embassy, agent, or e-visa site. Must complete D'Viajeros form within 72 hours. Complex US travel restrictions.
Official Sources
UK Government Foreign Travel Advice
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/entry-requirementsLast verified: 2026-02-04
Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling, as visa policies can change.
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