Czechia→Cuba
Czechia to Cuba
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a notarised letter of parental consent before you travel to Cuba.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, obtain the physical Cuban visa from an embassy or consulate; the visa must be applied for in advance.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry and that you carry the passport as your travel document.
Buy travel insurance before departure, since travel insurance is a condition of entry to Cuba.
What happens at the border?
On arrival, Cuban border officials may ask to see proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight, and a hotel booking; have those documents ready to show.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to go to Cuba?
Czech citizens need a visa to enter Cuba for tourist travel. The visa is a physical document that you must obtain before travel.
Where do I apply for the Cuban visa?
You must apply for the physical Cuban visa at an embassy or consulate. Cuba has diplomatic representation in Czechia, so you can apply without leaving the country.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your Czech passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Cuba. A passport is the accepted travel document.
Do I need travel insurance for Cuba?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Cuba, so you must have insurance cover for your trip to be allowed entry.
What documents might Cuban border officers ask to see?
At the border Cuban officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight, and a hotel booking. Be prepared to present those documents on arrival.
What do minors need to travel to Cuba?
If you are under 18, you need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Cuba.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Cuba — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
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