Cuba visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Cuban Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritians visiting Cuba can stay for a period of 30 days on a tourist card.
  • Mauritians visiting Cuba must have a valid return tickets and proof of medical tickets.
  • Mauritians visiting Cuba from one of the Cuban Diplomatic Missions, travel agencies or authorized airlines.
  • Mauritians visiting Cuba must have proof of sufficient funds for the duration of their stay ( of at least $50 per day).
  • Mauritians visiting Cuba must have a passport valid for at least two months from the date of arrival into Cuba.
  • Your tourist card grants you a maximum stay of 30 days and visitors can extend their stay for an additional 30 days within a year.
  • While Cuba is home to a diverse religious demography, Christianity is currently the religion practised by a vast majority of Cuba’s population.
  • The exchange rate between the Mauritian rupee and the Cuban Peso  is currently at 1 MUR = 0.028 CUC.
  • Because the time zone currently in use in Cuba is the Cuba Daylight Time ( GMT-4 ), Cuba is 8 hours behind Mauritius.
  • Getting around in Cuba is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes taxis, buses, car rentals, bicycles, trains and domestic flights.
  • Cuba uses a type A, B, C and L adapter for visitors travelling with chargeable devices.
  • Cuba has a Caribbean sub tropical climate with a rainy hot and humid weather in summer , and mild weather in winter. 
  • The best time to visit Cuba is from December to May, when you can expect dry, sunny days and plenty of blue skies. 
  • Spanish is the official language spoken in Cuba.

Frequently Asked Questions


How do you say hello in Cuba??

Hola is the Spanish word for hello.


Is English widely spoken in Cuba??

Very few people speak English in Cuba. The majority can only speak Spanish, and it is recommended to learn a few Spanish phrases and words before you travel to Cuba. 


Can you work on a tourist visa in Cuba??

No, you can't work on a tourist visa while in Cuba.


Is the tap water safe to drink??

The tap water is generally safe to drink, especially at the hotels. Bottled water is also sold throughout the country.


What is the traditional meal eaten in Cuba??

The traditional meal eaten here is called Tamales. Cubans eat lots of rice so expect it at every meal. A typical meal always has a protein source (it can be fish, seafood, pork, chicken and sometimes beef), a salad, fried plantains and rice and beans.


Please I need to confirm again if I can go to Cuba from Canada. I have a Mauritian passport and a Permanent Resident card for Canada. I need to clarify this before I buy my vacation package. Thank you.?

Bonjour, comment obtenir une carte de touriste pour le Cuba? Et suffit t'il seulement de prendre une carte de touriste et un passeport pour s'y rendre??

J'ai oublié de précisé que je suis de l'île Maurice?

I am from Mauritius, I would like to know how to get a tourist card for Cuba and if being of Mauritian nationality allows me to simply present my passport and my tourist card gives me the right to visit Cuba for 30 days?