Vatican City passport → Cuba
Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Vatican passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Cuba for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa (90 days). 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
- Vatican CityeTA90 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 Vatican passport holders
Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free180 days
BahamasVisa-free240 days
DominicaVisa-free21 days
Dominican RepublicVisa-free90 days
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
Saint Kitts and NeviseTA90 days
Common questions
Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Vatican passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Cuba for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Vatican citizens stay in Cuba?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Vatican citizens get a visa on arrival in Cuba?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Vatican citizens visit without a visa?
134 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vatican City passport ranks #24 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Vatican citizens (edited 5 Jul 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.