Syria passport → Cuba
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Syrian passport holders need a visa for Cuba, 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.
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
- SyriaVisa required
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 Syrian passport holders
DominicaVisa-free21 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
BahamaseVisa
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa
BarbadosVisa required
Dominican RepublicVisa required
GrenadaVisa required
HaitiVisa required
Common questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Syrian passport holders need a visa for Cuba, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Syrian citizens stay in Cuba?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Syrian citizens get a visa on arrival in Cuba?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Syrian citizens visit without a visa?
26 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Syria passport ranks #93 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Syrian citizens (edited 26 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.