Cuba visa requirements for Malagasys

Travel and visa requirements

Cuban Visa is not required for Malagasys

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Madagascar passport holders can visit Cuba for a period of 30 days with a tourist card.
  • Tourists travelling to Cuba are required to possess a valid passport of at least six months beyond the expected date of entry into Cuba. The passport should have at least two blank pages.
  • The export of Cuban convertible pesos (CUC) is strictly prohibited, regardless of the amount. When departing Cuba, tourists may export up to the equivalent of 5,000 USD. Tourists who want to export more than this amount must prove that the currency was acquired legitimately from a Cuban bank.
  • Visitors to Cuba can travel with cash. Also, the Cuban government requires that travellers declare cash amounts of over 5,000 USD.
  • Tourists travelling to Cuba with US Dollars should note that the Government of Cuba charges a 10 per cent fee for all US Dollar cash conversions. This does not apply to electronic transactions or cash conversions in other currencies.
  • Travellers from Madagascar visiting Cuba with firearms and ammunition must receive permission from the Ministry of Interior of Cuba.
  • Malagasy minors travelling to Cuba must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is not demanded on arrival in Cuba, visitors are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before embarking on their travel.
  • Citizens of Madagascar travelling with pets must be have obtained an official veterinary certificate.
  • Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Cuba which could be in the form of a hotel reservation will be required.
  • Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in Cuba.
  • Visitors hoping to travel to Cuba can do so from any international airport in Madagascar. There are international airports in Antananarivo and Toamasina.
  • Airlines that intending visitors can board from Madagascar to Cuba include Air France, Air Europa, Air Canada and Air China.
  • Flight duration from Antananarivo to Havana, Cuba is 1 day, 1 hour and from Toamasina, it is 1 day, 10 hours.
  • Cuba has two currencies which include the local currency or Cuban Peso, and the Cuban Convertible Currency or Cuban currency for tourists. Cuban currency is considered a closed currency, which means Kenyans are only able to exchange their Shillings for the CUC once they arrive, either at the airport currency exchange desk or other exchange outlets.
  • The climate in Cuba is tropical, with a dry and relatively cool season from November to Mid-April, and a rainy and muggy season from late April to early November. The climate is fairly uniform from one area to the other.
  • Christianity is the predominant religion in Cuba, precisely Roman Catholicism and the protestants.
  • Languages spoken in Cuba include the Cuban Spanish, Haitian Creole, Lucumi, Galician and Corsican. Cuban Spanish is the most popular, with an estimate of 11 million speakers.
  • Cuba uses the Cuba Daylight Time (GMT-4), which puts Madagascar seven hours ahead in time.
  • Tourists travelling to Cuba can budget about $60 to spend per day on expenses.
  • San Pedro de la Roca Castle, Museum of the Revolution and Beth Shalom's Synagogue are some of the tourist attractions in Cuba.
  • 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.
  • Transportation in Cuba can be made possible with buses and taxis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pregnant woman travel to Cuba?

Pregnant women and those considering becoming pregnant should avoid travel to Cuba. There have been several reports of Zika virus in Cuba. Women who are pregnant should plan their traveling after consulting a medical practitioner.

What is the best time to travel to Cuba?

The best time to visit Cuba is between December and May, which is the country's dry season. The dry season makes it easier to explore and navigate easily through the country.

How is the internet access in Cuba?

Internet access is very limited in Cuba including services at the hotels. This will discourage plans to work remotely. You can get Wi-Fi hotspots but the connections would usually remain poor.

Are there good hospitals in Cuba?

There are no private hospitals or clinics in Cuba, as all health services are run by the government. However, most hospitals are not effectively managed.