Visa for Cuba
Tourist card to the Pearl of the Caribbean
Experience Cuba's legendary classic cars, salsa music and colonial architecture. We help you with your tourist card to Cuba.
ⓘ DOX Visumpartner AB is an independent private service — not a government authority. We assist you with the application; official government and embassy fees are additional and shown separately.
Types of visa for Cuba
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Everything you need to know about Cuba tourist card
Swedish citizens need a tourist card (Tarjeta del Turista) to travel to Cuba. It is not a traditional visa but a special card that DOX Visumpartner helps you arrange.
Cuba is a time travel to the 1950s with classic American cars, colourful colonial buildings and vibrant salsa music. The country offers a unique experience unlike any other Caribbean destination.
The tourist card is valid for 30 days and can be extended for another 30 days at the immigration office in Cuba. Travel insurance is mandatory and must not be issued by an American company.
Cuba has two currencies – CUP (Cuban peso) and USD is accepted at tourist locations. Internet is available but limited. Wi-Fi cards are sold at ETECSA offices and hotels.
Mandatory travel insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory for all travellers to Cuba. It must not be issued by an American insurance company.
Important information
- ✓Valid passport (at least 6 months validity)
- ✓Completed tourist card (we help you)
- ✓Confirmed flight booking (round trip)
- ✓Hotel booking or casa particular booking
- ✓Travel insurance (mandatory – cannot be from an American company)
- ✓Proof of financial means (50 USD/day recommended)
Popular destinations in Cuba
Havana
The capital with classic 1950s cars, the Malecón promenade, salsa and the charming Old Town (UNESCO).
Trinidad
UNESCO World Heritage Site – a perfectly preserved colonial town with cobblestone streets and vibrant music scene.
Viñales
Dramatic valley landscape with tobacco plantations, caves and mogotes rock formations (UNESCO).
Varadero
Cuba's most popular beach resort with 20 km of white sand and crystal-clear Caribbean water.
Santiago de Cuba
Cuba's cultural capital with Afro-Cuban music, carnival and the history of the revolution.
How the visa process works
Order online
Fill in the form with your details.
Upload documents
Send passport copy and flight booking.
We arrange the card
We prepare your tourist card.
Tourist card ready
You receive the card by mail or digitally.
Frequently asked questions about visa for Cuba
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Yes, all visitors need a tourist card (Tarjeta del Turista). It is simpler than a regular visa and we help you arrange it.
What is a tourist card?
The tourist card (Tarjeta del Turista) is a special entry card required for all tourists. It is valid for 30 days and can be extended.
Can I extend my tourist card in Cuba?
Yes, the tourist card can be extended once for 30 days at the immigration office (Inmigración). It costs 25 CUC.
Do I need travel insurance for Cuba?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory. It may be checked on arrival. The insurance must not be from an American company.
Can I use credit cards in Cuba?
Visa and Mastercard work in many places, but American cards (Chase, BoA) do not. Bring cash as backup.
Is Cuba safe to travel to?
Yes, Cuba is generally very safe. Violent crime against tourists is rare. Be aware of pickpockets in tourist areas.
Ready to experience Cuba?
Order your tourist card today and start planning your trip to the Caribbean's most unique island.
