Persons of Cuban origin who are nationals of other countries must travel with a Cuban passport if they left Cuba after 1970.

Neither visa exemptions nor Tourist Visa Card facilities are applicable to foreign passport holders born in Cuba, unless holding a document proving withdrawal of Cuban citizenship.

Passports valid for at least six months after the departure date from Cuba required by all nationals without diplomatic representation in Cuba.

Required by all except:
a) those nationals whose countries have signed visa-exemption agreements with Cuba (contact the Consulate for further information);
b) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 72 hours, provided they hold confirmed onward tickets and US$50 per day.

Required by those whose stay in Cuba exceeds 90 days.

Tourist Visa Card: £15. All other visas: £32 (plus a £15 processing fee.)

Tourist visa card: 30 day stay, within 180 days of issue; further 30 day extension available in Cuba. Business: 30 days.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. Application forms for tourist visa cards can be obtained from certain tour operators and travel agents.

Tourist Visa Card: (a) One completed (signed) application form. (b) Photocopy of valid passport. (c) Proof of travel arrangements and accommodation. (d) Fee (payable in cash and postal). (e) For postal applications, a stamped addresses or recorded delivery envelope. All other visas: (a) Valid passport. (b) Two completed (signed) application forms. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Invitation from business contact in Cuba or information on the purpose of the trip. (e) Letter of invitation from Cuban company, organisation or institution. (f) Fee (payable in cash and postal order).

Enquire at Embassy.

Tourist visa card: One day (seven days for postal applications). Tourist visa: 48 hours. Business and Family visa: 72 hours (two weeks for postal applications). Journalist visa: six weeks.

Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in the UK
167 High Holborn, London WC1V 6PA, UK
Tel: (020) 7240 2488.
Website: www.cubaldn.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

Cuban Consulate in the UK
167 High Holborn, WC1V 6PA London, UK
Tel: (0870) 240 3675 (recorded information line; calls cost 60p per minute).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1230.

Cuban Interests Section in the USA
2639 16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20009, USA
Tel: (202) 797 8518-20.