Cuba visa requirements for Filipinos

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Filipinos visiting Cuba

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Cuban Visa.

  • A valid passport for a minimum of six months ahead of your stay in Cuba.
  • Two passport-sized photographs taken in white background.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Proof of sufficient financial support during travel.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • Proof of hotel reservation/accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight.
  • Determine the type of visa.
  • For minors applying for a visa, the parents/guardians will have to sign the form.
  • A document showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • A document confirming the purpose of travel.

Cuba Visa for Filipinos

Facts about Cuba

Cuba is a country popularly known for its cigars, this is due to the tobacco fields present in the country. The country is also blessed with beaches and seaside resorts in which is prime for tourists for snorkeling and scuba diving. Tourists can learn a thing or two from native Cubans dancing salsa in dance clubs around the country.

Tourism is one of the main sources of revenue generation in Cuba. Millions of tourists’ troop into Cuba yearly to enjoy the warm weather and the beaches. The country is in no doubt a premium destination for tourists.

On purchase of any item in the country, you should request for a receipt. This is because the receipt can be requested by Customs on departure from Cuba. Despite the presence of tobacco fields in the country, the country has a strict law on the use, possession or trafficking of illegal drugs.

Types of Cuba Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 4 weeks 30 days
Student visa 4 weeks Depends on the course of study
Tourist visa 4 weeks 30 days
Work visa 4 weeks 30 days

General Requirements for Cuba Visa

  • A valid passport for a minimum of six months ahead of your stay in Cuba.
  • Two passport-sized photographs taken in white background.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Proof of sufficient financial support during travel.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • Proof of hotel reservation/accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight.
  • Determine the type of visa.
  • For minors applying for a visa, the parents/guardians will have to sign the form.
  • A document showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • A document confirming the purpose of travel.
Cuba Business visa Cuba Student visa Cuba Tourist visa Cuba Work visa

Cuba Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling for some business-related activities in Cuba.
  • Authorization to travel for business purposes issued by the commercial office at the Embassy of Cuba.
  • Your valid passport, which has a minimum of 2 months’ validity after you leave Cuba.
  • A passport-size (35mm x 45mm) picture of yourself.
  • The completed Cuba Business Visa application form.
  • Proof of travel health insurance, covering sudden illness, accidents, and repatriation.
  • Proof you have paid the Cuba visa fee. 
  • If you apply by mail, include a pre-paid envelope with sufficient stamps and an address where the consulate can return your documents.
  • Do not include cash for the Cuba visa fee on the envelope. If you apply by mail, pay the fee by the bank.
  • Sufficient financial means.
  • Travel itinerary.

Cuba Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Cuba for studies.
  • Your Birth Certificate.
  • Your High School Diploma.
  • Proof of proficiency in the Spanish language, if you aren’t from a Spanish-speaking country.
  • A valid passport, which has at least two more months of validity from the date you intend to leave Cuba.
  • Complete Cuba Study/Academic Visa application form, which you can download from the website of the Cuba consulate through which you are applying.
  • A passport-sized (35mm x 45m) picture of yourself.
  • Health certificate, which includes blood tests, AIDS tests, and radiographic examinations of the thorax, proving you are in good health. The results cannot be older than six months and must be legalized.
  • Proof of having paid the Cuba visa fee, either in cash or through a certified bank or a bank transfer.
  • If you apply by mail, include a pre-paid envelope with sufficient stamps and an address where the consulate can return your documents.
  • Proof of financial means during your stay in Cuba.
  • Do not include cash for the Cuba visa fee on the envelope.

Cuba Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons intending to visit Cuba for tourism purposes.
  • Passport sized (35mm x 45mm) photograghs.
  • A valid passport, which has at least two more months of validity from the date you intend to leave Cuba.
  • Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.
  • Health insurance.
  • A completely filled tourist visa application form.
  • Sufficient financial means during your stay in Cuba.
  • A resident permit is required.
  • Flight itinerary.
  • The Tourist visa allows you a 30-day stay in Cuba.

Cuba Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Cuba for an employment reason.
  • Proof of permission for residency in Cuba, which you can get at the Cuban consulate.
  • Certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications which prove you have the relevant experience for the job.
  • Proof of financial solvency, which indicates you can support yourself and any family members coming with you in Cuba.
  • Two passport-sized (35mm x 45mm) pictures of yourself with a white background.
  • Certificate of police clearance, issued in the past three months.
  • A medical certificate, which includes results of your blood tests, AIDS test, and radiographic examinations of the thorax. The results cannot be older than six months and must be legalized.
  • A valid passport, which has at least two more months of validity from the date you intend to leave Cuba.
  • Proof of having paid the Cuba visa fee, either in cash or through a certified bank or a bank transfer.
  • Do not include cash for the Cuba visa fee on the envelope.
  • If you apply by mail, include a pre-paid envelope with sufficient stamps and an address where the consulate can return your documents.

Cuba Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

110.00 (USD)

Student visa

70.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

75.00 (USD)

Work visa

190.00 (USD)

Cuba Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Philippines

Location

Address

Makati

The Philippines Penthouse, Cacho Gonzalez Building 101 Aguirre Street, corner Trasierra Street Legazpi Makati City Manila Philippines.

www.cubadiplomatica.cu/filipinas

embacuba@ph.embacuba.cu

(+63) (2) 817 1192

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best festivals and public holidays in Cuba and when do they take place?

Cuba celebrates the following public holidays and festivals: 1st January Liberation Day, 2nd January Victory of Armed Forces,  May 1st Labour Day, 20th May Independence Day, 25-27th July Days of Rebelliousness, 10th October Anniversary of the beginning of the War of Independence in 1868, 25th December Christmas Day.

What other activities and sports can I do in Cuba?
The other activities and sports you can do are to take a boat trip or go deep-sea fishing, visit a cigar factory or sample the local rum.

What kind of transportation is used in Cuba?
The kind of transportation used in Cuba is in air-conditioned mini-buses.

What local customs do I need to keep in mind as a visitor in Cuba?

Visitors should keep this local custom of addressing Cuban men as 'señor' and women as 'señora'.

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