Poland→Cuba
Poland to Cuba
Do I need a visa for Cuba?
A visa is required for Polish travellers and must be obtained in advance: you apply online for a Cuban tourist e‑visa. The e‑visa must be granted before you depart; it is not issued on arrival or at the border. The tourist e‑visa is for tourism only and does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on a valid passport or a temporary passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 90 days from the date of entry into Cuba. A national identity card or a driving licence are not accepted travel documents for entry.
Are vaccinations required for Cuba?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Cuba. Recommended vaccinations include hepatitis A and B, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), polio and typhoid.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Arrival registration with the Cuban authorities is required and is completed online through the official DViajeros portal; the guidance says to fill the registration at least 72 hours before arrival.
Can children travel on this route?
Children travel on the same documents as adults: a passport or a temporary passport is required for minors. No additional parental‑consent letters or notarised permissions are required for travellers under 18 on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Medical travel insurance is recommended and should cover hospitalisation and medical evacuation; it is not listed as a condition of entry for Polish tourists.
Where do I get the visa?
The tourist e‑visa application is made through the official Cuban e‑visa portal (Evisacuba) and the result is an electronic visa. Arrival registration is completed through the official DViajeros portal. The Cuban embassy in Poland is available for consular assistance but the tourist e‑visa application itself is handled through the official portal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get the Cuban visa at the airport?
You must apply for the Cuban tourist e‑visa online through the official portal before you travel; it is not issued at the border or on arrival.
Can I travel on my Polish ID card or driving licence?
Polish travellers must hold a passport or a temporary passport; a national identity card or a driving licence are not accepted for entry to Cuba.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 90 days from the date of entry into Cuba.
Is there an arrival form to fill in?
You complete Cuba’s arrival registration online through the official DViajeros portal; the official guidance says to fill the form at least 72 hours before arrival.
Do I have to buy travel insurance for Cuba?
Travel medical insurance is recommended; it should cover hospitalisation and medical evacuation, but insurance is not a stated condition of entry.
Will I need to show bank statements or proof of money at the border?
No proof of funds or bank statements are required for this route; you will not be asked to show them at entry according to the official guidance provided.
Can a Cuban visit count toward a US ESTA or let me enter the US without a visa?
If you are travelling onward to the United States after Cuba, note that a stay in Cuba does not substitute for a US Visa Waiver entry; a valid US visa will be required for travel to the US.
What documents does my child need to enter Cuba?
Children travel on the same documents as adults: a passport or a temporary passport. No additional parental consent or notarised paperwork is required for minors under this route.
What form does the Cuban permission take when it is granted?
Tourist e‑visas are applied for online in advance and, once granted, take the form of an electronic visa. The official portal issues the e‑visa; do not expect a visa stamp issued on arrival.
Can I get a work or other non‑tourist visa from the embassy in Poland?
For non‑tourist visas the Cuban consulate in Warsaw issues them; the tourist e‑visa route is handled through the online e‑visa portal only.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or unreadable, Cuban authorities will not accept it; you must travel on an accepted travel document (passport or temporary passport).
Can I apply for the tourist e‑visa at the Cuban embassy in Poland?
The Cuban embassy’s website and contacts in Poland are for consular assistance; they are not the application portal for the tourist e‑visa, which you must apply for online.
How do I register my arrival in Cuba?
Complete the arrival registration on the official DViajeros portal as instructed; the official guidance specifies using that portal for registration.
Can I travel without having the visa already granted?
You must hold an approved e‑visa before departure; do not rely on getting any visa at the border or on arrival.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 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 3 months beyond your trip.
- 3
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Cuba — worth having if your documents are lost.
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