France passport → Cuba
Do French citizens need a visa for Cuba?
eVisa (apply online)90 days
French passport holders need an eVisa for Cuba for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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
- FranceeVisa90 days
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 French passport holders
Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free180 days
BahamasVisa-free90 days
BarbadosVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free180 days
Dominican RepublicVisa-free30 days
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
JamaicaVisa-free30 days
Common questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Cuba?
French passport holders need an eVisa for Cuba for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can French citizens stay in Cuba?
Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can French citizens get a visa on arrival in Cuba?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for French citizens (edited 1 Oct 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.