South Africa passport → Cuba

Do South African citizens need a visa for Cuba?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

South African 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.

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Cuba at a glance

Capital: Havana
Currency: Cuban convertible peso (CUC), Cuban peso (CUP)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +53
Region: Caribbean

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Cuba for other passports

South AfricaeVisa90 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 South African passport holders

Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free180 days
BahamasVisa-free90 days
BarbadosVisa-free180 days
DominicaVisa-free180 days
Dominican RepublicVisa-free90 days
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
JamaicaVisa-free

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Cuba?

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Cuba for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can South African citizens stay in Cuba?

Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Cuba?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.