Cuba's New Visa System

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Cuba with its New Visa System will Change the Travel Landscape

 Thursday, May 22, 2025

Starting from July 1, 2025, it was announced that Cuba would introduce a new electronic visa (e-visa) system as a mandatory entry requirement for all travelers entering the country. This policy change would replace the previously used paper tourist card, which had long been a staple of Cuban travel regulations. The Cuban Ministry of Tourism had made this announcement in April of the preceding year, and the Government of Canada had subsequently updated its travel advisories to inform prospective travelers of this significant change.

This new electronic visa system would apply broadly, affecting most visitors, including Canadian citizens, who have traditionally been a significant segment of Cuba’s tourism market. The shift to an e-visa represented a modernization effort by Cuban authorities aimed at streamlining entry processes and better managing visitor flows, while also enhancing border security and data collection.