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CubaDo India Citizens Need a Visa for Cuba in 2026?
Indian citizens traveling to Cuba for tourism do not need a traditional consular visa. Instead, they require a 'Tarjeta del Turista' (Tourist Card), which grants a stay of up to 90 days. This card is an essential prerequisite and must be acquired before boarding a flight to Cuba.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Determine Your Travel Route
Your route dictates the type of Tourist Card you need. If flying directly from the US or transiting through it, you need a 'Pink' Tourist Card. If flying via Europe, Canada, or Mexico, you need a 'Green' Tourist Card.
Purchase the Tourist Card
You can purchase the Tourist Card through your airline, a specialized travel agency, an online visa service, or at the Cuban Embassy in New Delhi.
Fill Out the Card Carefully
Once received, fill out the physical Tourist Card with black ink. Any mistakes, cross-outs, or corrections will render the card invalid, requiring you to buy a new one.
D'Viajeros Advance Information
Within 48 hours before your flight to Cuba, you must complete the mandatory 'D'Viajeros' digital form online to generate a QR code for health and customs declaration.
Required Documents
- —Valid Indian passport (with at least 6 months validity)
- —Purchased Cuban Tourist Card (Green or Pink, depending on flight origin)
- —Confirmed onward or return flight ticket
- —QR Code from the D'Viajeros online portal
- —Valid travel medical insurance covering the duration of stay
Important Tips
- •Airlines are extremely strict; they will not let you board a flight to Havana without physically presenting your Tourist Card.
- •If you are combining a luxury trip to the US with a hop over to Havana, remember you MUST purchase the more expensive Pink Tourist Card, even for non-US citizens.
- •Keep the right half of the Tourist Card safe during your trip. The immigration officer will tear it and keep one half upon entry, and you must surrender the other half upon departure.
- •Do not rely on purchasing the card at the airport during a layover unless the specific airline explicitly guarantees this service at that specific hub.
Easiest Way to Get It
Use a reputable online service (like EasyTouristCard) to have the Tourist Card shipped directly to your home in India or use a luxury travel concierge to handle it. Fill out the D'Viajeros form online 2 days before your flight, and pack the Tourist Card with your passport.
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