India Visa Requirements for Cuban Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Cuban passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Printed copy of the e-Tourist Visa required on arrival.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa costs USD 25.
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How to apply
- Fill in the visa application online on the official website indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1]
- Apply for the eVisa through the Bureau of Immigration link on the authorised portal; a regular paper visa is applied for through an Indian Mission or Post. [2]
- Pay the USD 25 e-Visa fee for the e-Tourist Visa.
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, using boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Carry a printed copy of the e-Tourist Visa to show on arrival.
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Visa on arrival is not available to Cuban passport holders; it is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so arrange the eVisa before flying. [2]
Do not pay any agent or intermediary for emergency, express or eVisa services or the eArrival Card, as the Indian government does not authorise such charges. [1] [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Cuban citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does the India visa cost for Cuban passport holders?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport with a valid visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card, unless you are exempt under a bilateral arrangement.; Printed copy of the e-Tourist Visa required on arrival..
Where do Cuban passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Do Cuban passport holders need to visit an embassy for India?
No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is indianvisaonline.gov.in.
How does a Cuban passport holder apply for the India eVisa?
Submit the application online at indianvisaonline.gov.in and apply for the eVisa through the Bureau of Immigration link on that authorised portal; the e-Visa fee is USD 25.
What must I file online before arriving in India?
Submit the eArrival Card within 72 hours before arrival, and fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters.
Can I get a visa on arrival instead of an eVisa?
No. Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so Cuban passport holders should obtain the eVisa in advance.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Cuban citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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