Eritrea passport → Cuba
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Eritrean passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Cuba. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa required. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Cuba at a glance
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- Cuban convertible peso (CUC), Cuban peso (CUP)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +53
- Region
- Caribbean
Cuba for other passports
- EritreaeTA
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Caribbean for Eritrean passport holders
DominicaVisa-free21 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
BahamaseVisa
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa
BarbadosVisa required
Dominican RepublicVisa required
Common questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Eritrean passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Cuba. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Cuba?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Eritrean citizens get a visa on arrival in Cuba?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Eritrean citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eritrea passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Eritrean citizens (edited 6 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Cuba before you travel.