Cuba visa requirements for Equatorial Guineans

Travel and visa requirements

Cuban Visa is not required for Equatorial Guineans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Equatorial Guinea 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 the 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 the Cuba Daylight Time zone (GMT-4) hence, Equatorial Guinea is 5 hours ahead of Cuba.
  • The estimated flight time from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Havana, Cuba is 12 hours, 54 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 tourists 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 has a reputation as a safe destination for tourists and there are police officers are almost on every block on the streets and alleys in the country.

What is the legal drinking age in Cuba?

While there are no constitutional provisions for the legal drinking age in Cuba, the de jure purchase age for both alcohol and cigarettes is 18 years.