Cuba Entry Requirements 2026: Passport, eVisa & D’Viajeros

Before-departure checklist

Cuba entry requirements: passport, eVisa, D’Viajeros and insurance

Prepare every entry document before leaving home. Your exact requirements depend on your passport, airline and itinerary, especially when your route includes a connection through another country.

Verified August 28, 2026: for a regular Canadian passport, the passport must be valid for the expected duration of the stay. A tourist visa is required. If travelling via a third country, obtain the Cuban eVisa before departure and enter its 10-character code in D’Viajeros. D’Viajeros may be completed as early as 72 hours before entry, and proof of medical insurance is required.

Quick answer

Most travellers should carry: a valid passport, the correct Cuban visa or eVisa, a completed D’Viajeros form with QR code, proof of travel medical insurance, flight confirmation, accommodation details and offline copies of every document.

Do not assume a package, airline or connection includes every formality. D’Viajeros remains separate from the visa, and a third-country connection can change the process.

Start with the two key guides

Cuba eVisa guide →

D’Viajeros form in English and QR code guide →

Which document should you prepare first?

Document	When to prepare it	Main check
Passport	Before booking	Name, number, condition and validity for the entire itinerary.
Visa or eVisa	Before D’Viajeros when required	Confirm whether it is included or must be obtained separately.
D’Viajeros	Within the official pre-arrival window	Save the final QR code offline and on paper.
Travel medical insurance	Before final payment	Carry proof, emergency contacts and evacuation details.
Offline copies	Before leaving home	Do not rely only on email, mobile data or airport WiFi.

Passport checks

For a regular Canadian passport, the Government of Canada states that the passport must be valid for the expected duration of the stay in Cuba. Use the same passport details on your airline booking, eVisa and D’Viajeros form. Check spelling, passport number and expiry date carefully. Airlines may apply passport-validity rules that are stricter than Cuba’s minimum entry rule.

Cuba visa or eVisa

The visa or eVisa is the tourist entry authorization and does not replace D’Viajeros. Canadian tourists need a visa. The Government of Canada states that if you travel to Cuba via a third country, including a stopover there, you must obtain the Cuban eVisa ahead of time. The eVisa provides a 10-character code that must be entered in D’Viajeros.

Important: if your route uses a third country, verify the Cuban visa process and the transit requirements for that country before paying for the ticket.

D’Viajeros and the QR code

D’Viajeros is the separate immigration, customs and health declaration. It may be completed as early as 72 hours before entry. Use only the official portal, review every field and save the final QR code as a screenshot, PDF and printed copy when possible.

Travel medical insurance

Proof of medical insurance is required upon entry to Cuba. Carry a copy that can be opened without internet access. Save the policy certificate, insurer emergency number, assistance procedure and details for hospitalization and medical evacuation. If the proof is not accepted, Cuban authorities may require you to buy local coverage on arrival.

Connections through another country

A connection can add transit visas, electronic travel authorizations, baggage re-checks or separate entry rules. Verify the outbound and return itinerary, not only the first flight. A document included with a direct package may not apply to a separately ticketed route.

Travelling with children

Each child needs their own passport, visa or eVisa when required, D’Viajeros information and insurance proof. Carry consent or custody documents when relevant to the family situation and itinerary.