Romania→Cuba
Romania to Cuba
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel you must obtain a Cuban visa. The required permission is an electronic visa (e-visa) which you apply for online in advance, or you may obtain a visa at a Cuban embassy or consulate. Cuba maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania, so you can apply without leaving the country.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry. A passport is the accepted travel document for travel to Cuba on this route.
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry. Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended. Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Cuba?
Romanian citizens require a visa to enter Cuba. The required permission is an electronic visa (e-visa) which you must apply for online in advance or obtain at a Cuban embassy or consulate.
How do I get the Cuban visa?
You apply for the Cuban electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance, or you can obtain the visa at a Cuban embassy or consulate in Romania.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Cuba. A passport is the accepted travel document for this route.
Do I need any vaccinations for Cuba?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Cuba. Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended.
Do I need to register when I arrive in Cuba?
Arrival registration in Cuba is required online. Complete the online arrival registration as stated for travellers to Cuba.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Cuba?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Cuba but it is not a condition of entry. You should decide whether to arrange insurance for your trip.
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.
- 3
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Cuba — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Cuba
Americas
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- Cuban Peso (CUP)
- Known for
- Cuba Libre, vintage cars, cigars, beautiful beaches
- Food
- Ropa Vieja, Picadillo, Tostones