Cuba eVisa documents: what you need before you apply

This page lists what you should have ready before and during the application. The pre-flight pack (QR, insurance proof, tickets) belongs on the entry documents checklist — here we only cover the application pack.

Quick answer

GOV.UK guidance for the common British tourist case says you need a tourist visa or tourist card before travel, and that an electronic visa is linked to the applicant’s passport. Passport validity for that common case must be at least six months after arrival and three months after planned departure.

Have the travel document you will actually use, a clear tourism purpose, and a reliable email address ready before you submit.

Application checklist (not the flight checklist)

Have ready before you submit:

The travel document you will enter with (passport number, names, date of birth, nationality exactly as printed)
Confirmation that the purpose is tourism
An email address where you can reliably receive the approval / code
Planned travel dates if the channel asks for them
Clarity on the chosen channel (portal or assistance) and its correction rules

Not on this page (→ entry checklist / other guides):

D'Viajeros QR for check-in
Insurance proof as a departure pack item
Return or onward tickets for airline checks

Passport points that matter for the application

Check	Why
Correct passport nationality	Residence is not the same as nationality
Validity window	GOV.UK common British case: ≥6 months after arrival and ≥3 months after planned departure
Exact passport number and names	The eVisa is linked to the passport
Lost/stolen passport reported	GOV.UK: you can be denied entry with an invalid travel document

Full eligibility framing: Cuba visa requirements and visa types.

Before you click submit

Do not confuse passport nationality with country of residence.
Avoid typos in passport number and names — corrections are not always possible.
Check live price and inclusions — see cost and before you pay.

Full sequence: Cuba eVisa guide.

Apply for a Cuba eVisa

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the D'Viajeros QR before I apply for the eVisa?

No. First visa / code, then D'Viajeros in the allowed window. The QR comes from D'Viajeros — see the D'Viajeros guide.

Where is the full pre-flight checklist?

On the entry documents checklist.

Can US travelers use this checklist as a conversion path?

This site does not target US customers or US-departure Cuba travel. Confirm eligibility and product scope separately.

Sources

GOV.UK — Cuba entry requirements

Important Notice

The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Cuba Visa Express is a private service provider and not a government authority, embassy, or consulate.

Visa requirements and entry regulations can change at short notice. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. Only the official regulations in force at the time of your application are authoritative.

As of: 12 August 2026

Binding and up-to-date information is provided by the relevant official authorities. Verify the currently applicable requirements before your application or travel through GOV.UK Cuba entry requirements, the official eVisa-Cuba portal, D'Viajeros and your airline.