Cuba passport → France
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for France?
Cuban passport holders need a visa for France, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
France at a glance
- Capital
- Paris
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +33
- Region
- Western Europe
FR46.0°N · 2.0°EPhoto: Amaustan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFrance for other passports
- CubaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for Cuban passport holders
AustriaVisa required
BelgiumVisa required
GermanyVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
NetherlandsVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required
Common questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for France?
Cuban passport holders need a visa for France, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Cuban citizens stay in France?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Cuban citizens get a visa on arrival in France?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Cuban citizens visit without a visa?
55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cuba passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Cuban citizens (edited 1 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of France before you travel.