India visa requirements for Cubans

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Cubans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • All tourists from Cuba visiting India can stay in the country for a duration of 90 days by applying for an Electronic visa(e-visa).
  • Travellers are advised to apply for the e-visa, at least four days before departure. Also, the e-visa costs about USD 80.
  • Intending visitors are expected to possess a valid passport of a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • The import and export of India’s local currency are pegged at INR 25,000.
  • Also, the import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
  • Tourists from Cuba must show evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in India which could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
  • Travellers entering India with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • Cubans visiting India with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Cuba.
  • A recent bank statement, to show that the visitor has enough money to spend while in India will be required.
  • All Cuba passport holders are not required to provide a yellow fever vaccination, they are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before departure.
  • The importation of remote-controlled drones and helicopters is allowed only with a WPC license issued by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
  • Also, the importation of all kind of birds and bird products, pigs and pig meat products is prohibited.
  • Prospective visitors can travel to India from any international airport in Cuba There are international airports in Santiago de Cuba and Cayo Largo del Sur.
  • Some of the carriers that fly from Cuba to India are Blue Panorama, Turkish Airlines, Cubana, Aeroflot, Air Canada, Air India and Air France.
  • The estimated flight time from Santiago de Cuba to New Delhi, India is 23 hours and from Cayo Largo del Sur, it is 1 day.
  • India has a temperate and tropical climate. It has four major seasons which are summer which is from March to May, winter from December to February, monsoon from June to September and post-monsoon also known as northeast monsoon which is from October to November. 
  • Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.
  • India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language.  Hindi and English are however the official languages.
  • The Indian rupee is the official currency used in India. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses while in India.
  • Visitors are advised to always have toilet paper and hand sanitizers with them while in India.
  • The Taj Mahal, The Holy City of Varanasi, Harmandir Sahib and The Golden City are some of the places tourists can visit while in India.
  • The power and socket plug used in Singapore are of Type  C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Special delicacies tourists can try while in Zambia are butter chicken, alu gobi, rogan josh and samosas.
  • Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats. 
  • India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Cuba.
  • Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the historical sites in India?

India has a long and fascinating history of wars, conquest, discovery and so on, with lots of historical sites. These sites include Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Qutb Minar Complex, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri and many more.

Are there cheap hotels in India?

Depending on where in India you visiting, there are lots of cheap hotels in India. The major cities Delhi and Mumbai may not offer low budget hotels.

Are ATMs available in India?

ATMs are available at all urban centres and tourist areas in India. Tourists are advised to avoid using remote ATMs at night, so as to avoid being followed and robbed, especially when you need to withdraw a large amount of cash.

Is the tap water in India safe to consume?

Most of India's tap water is unfit for human consumption. Restaurants and hotels do offer treated drinking water, but it's advisable for visitors to either boil their water or drink only bottled water.