Cuba

Entry regulations

Cuba

Find all entry regulations for flights to Cuba in the following table*.

When entering Cuba, an online declaration of health status must be filled out in advance; however, submitting the form is only possible 48 hours before travel at the earliest. Proof of health insurance covering the cost of COVID-19 treatment must be presented.

Prior to Travel

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

Visas and tourist cards can be applied for at the Cuban diplomatic mission abroad.

The e-Visa portal announced in May 2024 was activated on 1 August 2024. An eVisa authorises a maximum stay of 90 days. However, entry with a tourist card is still possible until the end of the year. This can be purchased from the relevant providers online, via agencies or at the consulate.

The processing time for an eVisa is usually 3 working days.

eVisa application Cuba

There are no known restrictions

Travellers may extend their stay via the immigration authorities once by 90 days.

Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

Prior to Entry

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

When entering Cuba, an online declaration of health status must be filled out in advance; however, submitting the form is only possible 48 hours before travel at the earliest. Proof of health insurance covering the cost of COVID-19 treatment must be presented.

The Cuban authorities continuously adjust the entry regulations, which may change at short notice.

There are no known restrictions

Transit is permitted without COVID-19 related restrictions.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

Random tests can be carried out at the airport.

Should travellers show signs of symptoms upon arrival, they may be transferred to a health facility where they undergo a PCR-test.

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

On Site

There is no ease of restrictions.

COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.

Current value: 1. Previous week: 1

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are currently no COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.

There are no known restrictions

There are currently no more COVID-19-related restrictions.

Shops and businesses are open.

Restaurants and bars are open.

There are currently no more COVID-19-related restrictions.

Events may resume.

There are currently no more COVID-19-related restrictions.

Public transport between provinces may still be restricted. Face masks are mandatory in public transport.

There are currently no more COVID-19-related restrictions.

If travellers test positive for COVID-19 during their stay, they may be required to go into a quarantine hotel. Internet access is not guaranteed in these facilities. If travellers stay in private accommodation, they may get regular visits by medical representatives.

Departure

There are no known restrictions

Entry/return to Germany

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

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There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government


*All information is without guarantee and is based exclusively on information provided by external sources, e.g. the German Foreign Office. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of this information. Please inform yourself about the applicable entry requirements before your flight.