Ukraine→Cuba
Ukraine to Cuba
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent for travel to Cuba.
What should I do before I travel?
Apply for the required electronic visa (e‑visa) online in advance. You can also obtain permission at a Cuban embassy or consulate, or at an immigration office; Cuba maintains an embassy or consulate in Ukraine, so you can apply without leaving the country.
Make sure your ordinary Ukrainian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry.
Arrange travel insurance before travel — travel insurance is a condition of entry for Cuba.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you may be required to present your passport, your e‑visa or other entry permission, proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking. Arrival registration is required online, on arrival at the airport and at the border.
Accepted travel documents for entry are a passport.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Cuba?
No. Ukrainian citizens need a visa to enter Cuba; you must apply for an electronic visa (e‑visa) online in advance.
What permission do I need before I go?
You must apply for an electronic visa (e‑visa) online in advance; the e‑visa is the required permission for entry.
What passport validity do I need?
You must have a passport; your ordinary Ukrainian passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Cuba.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry for Cuba and you must have it before travel.
What documents might immigration ask to see at the border?
You may be asked at the Cuban border to show sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
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 6, 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
- 4
- 5Travelling 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
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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More about Cuba
Americas
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- Cuban Peso (CUP)
- Known for
- Cuba Libre, vintage cars, cigars, beautiful beaches
- Food
- Ropa Vieja, Picadillo, Tostones