You need a visa for Cuba if you have a Nepali passport

These visas exist for Cuba, but they cannot be applied for online with Nepali nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Yes. Nepali citizens need a visa for Cuba. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Cuba may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or casa particular reservation
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel health insurance covering Cuba

Entry requirements for Nepali travellers

These rules apply specifically to Nepali passport holders entering Cuba as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory travel form (D’Viajeros)
To enter Cuba, all travelers must complete the mandatory travel form (D’Viajeros) no earlier than 7 days before arriving. Passengers traveling for leisure must select Tourism in the travel reason field when completing the form to obtain an electronic visa number. Travelers will receive a QR code by email after completing the form and must show an electronic or printed version before departure and to Cuban authorities upon arrival.
Government of Cuba Last checked 2026-07-20
Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Cuba. Travelers without health insurance can buy Cuban medical insurance coverage at the airport upon arrival.
Government of Cuba Last checked 2026-07-20
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for the duration of stay in Cuba
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Cuba. The traveler's passport must remain valid throughout the traveler's stay in Cuba.
Go Cuba Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Cuba
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Cuba.
Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Cuba.
Last checked 2026-07-20
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Cuba if staying in the airport transit area for a maximum of 72 hours. Visit the government website to check other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-07-20