Cuba visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Cuban Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Cape Verde citizens (including minors) intending to visit Cuba for a period of 30 days are required to apply for a tourist card before embarking on the journey.
  • A Cuba Tourist Card is a document that is issued separately from the passport and is valid for a duration of 30 days.
  • There is no such thing as Tourist Cards on arrival or an electronic tourist card.
  • The Cost of the Cuban Tourist Card is about £ 17 with other charges that cover Admin fees and Postal Services.
  • Visitors are still required to possess their passport valid at the time of entry into Cuba.
  • Passports of visitors must have at least one blank page for visit approval stamps.
  • There are certificates of vaccination required to visit Cuba.
  • Visitors are not allowed to enter and depart the country with an amount over the equivalent of 5,000 U.S dollars.
  • Cats, dogs and birds must be accompanied by a governmental veterinarian certificate of good health issued in the home country.
  • Narcotics, home appliances, explosives, firearms and ammunition are prohibited from entry into Cuba except they are accompanied by a permit.
  • Cuba’s local climate is tropical, moderated by northeasterly trade winds that blow year-round. 
  • In Cuba, the dry season runs from November to April and a rainy season from May to October. 
  • Cuba uses Cuba Daylight Time zone (GMT-4), hence, Cape Verde is 3 hours ahead of Cuba.
  • The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Havana, Cuba is 8 hours, 14 minutes.
  • Christians make up a vast majority of the population in Cuba with about 0.4% of its inhabitants consisting of other religions.
  • The official language of Cuba is Spanish and the vast majority of Cubans speak it. 
  • Cuba is known to be the 17th largest island in the world and has over 200 bays and 250 beaches at the disposal of tourist exploring the country.
  • Cuba is the largest, least commercialized and the most exciting island in the Caribbean.
  • In Cuba the power plugs and sockets are of type A, B, C and L. The standard voltage is 110 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extend my stay in Cuba?
A Cuban tourist card can be extended while in Cuba for another 30 days, this being the maximum any tourist is allowed to remain in the country as a tourist (60 days).
Is it safe to visit Cuba?

Cuba generally has a reputation as a safe location for tourists and there are usually police on every block or street to prevent crime on every corner.

How populous is Cuba?

Cuba's population is estimated at 11,333,483 people and is equivalent to 0.15% of the total world population. Cuba ranks number 82 in the list of countries by population.