How to get a Cuba visa from Vietnam

• This visa is issued at the consular representing Cuba in Vietnam to citizens who want to go to Cuba for tourism and leisure.
• The Cuba tourist visa is also issued as a tourist card.
• The tourist Card is a single-entry visa that allows travelers to enter Cuba for touristic purposes.
• This card/visa allows a maximum stay of 30 days starting on the date of entry.
• The Tourist visa should be used within 180 days of when it was used to avoid denial of entry into Cuba.
• The Tourist Card is valid is non-transferable and non-refundable.
• Once you have arrived in Cuba, the Cuba Tourist Card must be stamped on both sections at the back of the visa.
• The information on the visa must coincide with that in the passport.
• In the case where many travelers are going together, each applicant must present a copy of their travel insurance for the entire trip.
• If you are traveling with minors, they must have their tourist cards even if they are traveling under their parents' passport(s).
• Note that this visa can be extended further for another 30 days while in the country. The extension should be done before the expiration of the previous passport.

• This is the visa type for those who are in Cuba for business purposes.
• These people can attend business meetings, meet up with business partners and also sign business contracts.
• There are two types of Business Visa: The A7 and D7 business visa. The A7 business visa for exploring business opportunities or possibilities and the D7 business visa is for engaging in business.
• The A7 business visa is for a maximum stay of 30 days. A written confirmation of the purpose of the visit is required by the Cuban embassy when applying for the visa.
• The D7 business visa requires an invitation letter from a Cuban company or a Cuban institution. It is also valid for a maximum stay of 30 days.
• You are not allowed to take up paid work during the duration of your stay in the country.
• A letter of invitation is required from the company you are having a business dealing with.
• You would also need to submit a Certificate of employment from your current employer.
• A letter from your employer in Vietnam confirming your period of leave and stating the purpose of your visit to Cuba is also needed.
• For independent or self-sponsored business visa applicants, a document showing the authenticity of their business would be requested.
• This visa is not meant for tourism purposes.

Cuba uses dual currency with one type of money reserved for tourists and one for locals. The Cuban Convertible Peso, referred to as CUC (pronounced “cook”) is the currency available for visitors while Cuban Pesos is what the locals use. Note that you can only get CUC in Cuba and the bill is identified with the pictures of monuments on them.

Just about everything related to your travel to Cuba would require heavy payment. It is very important to always have cash with you and not rely on credit cards.

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 remain poor.