Cuba visa requirements for Rwandans
Travel and visa requirements
Cuban Visa is not required for Rwandans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- The visa policy in Cuba provides that Rwandans can visit Cuba for a period of 30 days.
- Intending visitors are to apply for a tourist card before travelling to Cuba.
- Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of entry into Cuba. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Tourists can also extend their stay once by a month, by applying at the Immigration Department. Overstaying the stay duration will attract a fine.
- In Cuba, your Rwandan debit card may not work. Tourists are advised to bring along cash while travelling. The Cuban government requires that travellers declare cash amounts of over 5,000 USD.
- Minors planning to enter the country must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Citizens of Rwanda coming into 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.
- Tourists should be aware that the export of Cuban convertible pesos (CUC) is strictly prohibited, regardless of the amount. When exiting Cuba, Rwandans may export up to the equivalent of 5,000 USD. Anyone wishing to export more than this amount must prove that the currency was acquired legitimately from a Cuban bank
- Rwanda citizens visiting Cuba must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Cuba. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Tourists are also required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in Cuba.
- Intending visitors can get to Cuba from any international airport in Rwanda. There are international airports in Kigali and Kamembe.
- Turkish Airlines, KLM, Kenya Airways, and RwandAir are some of the airlines that fly from Rwanda to Cuba.
- The estimated flight duration from Kigali to Havana, Cuba is 23 hours, 50 minutes and from Kamembe, it is 1 day, 11 hours.
- 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.
- The major religion in Cuba is Christianity, precisely Roman Catholicism and the protestants.
- Cuba uses the Cuba Daylight Time (GMT-4), which puts Rwanda six hours ahead in time.
- 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.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $45 to spend on daily expenses while in Cuba.
- Old Havana, Varadero, Trinidad and Guardalavaca are tourist sites worth visiting Cuba.
- 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 Rwandans are only able to exchange their Shillings for the CUC once they arrive, either at the airport currency exchange desk or other exchange outlets.
- Tamales, medianoche, vaca frita and shrimps in coconut sauce are some of the dishes tourists can enjoy while 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
Is Cuba safe for visitors?
Yes, Cuba generally has a reputation as a safe location for tourists and there are usually police on every block. Nevertheless, tourists are advised to take necessary precautions while in the country.
What is the best time to visit cuba?
The best time to visit Cuba is from December to May when you can expect dry, sunny days and plenty of blue skies, as well as avoid both the rainy season and hurricane season.
How long should my passport be valid for before travelling to Cuba?
Rwanda nationals travelling to Cuba are required to have a passport valid for a minimum duration of six months beyond the date of arrival into the country. The passport should also have at least two blank pages.