Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting
Cuba
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Cuban Visa.
- A valid passport.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Cuba Visa for Nigerians
Facts about Cuba
Cuba is a country popularly known for its cigars, this is due to the tobacco fields present in the country. The country is also blessed with beaches and seaside resorts in which is prime for tourists for snorkeling and scuba diving. Tourists can learn a thing or two from native Cubans dancing salsa in dance clubs around the country.
Tourism is one of the main sources of revenue generation in Cuba. Millions of tourists’ troop into Cuba yearly to enjoy the warm weather and the beaches. The country is in no doubt a premium destination for tourists.
On purchase of any item in the country, you should request for a receipt. This is because the receipt can be requested by Customs on departure from Cuba. Despite the presence of tobacco fields in the country, the country has a strict law on the use, possession or trafficking of illegal drugs.
Types of Cuba Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 3 – 7 days | 30 days |
| Business visa | 3 – 7 days | 30 days |
General Requirements for Cuba Visa
- A valid passport.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Cuba Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons intending to visit Cuba for tourism purposes.
- There are two ways to able to travel to Cuba as a tourist.
- You can either go to the nearest Cuban diplomatic mission for a visa, or you can apply online for a Tourist card.
- However, not all countries are eligible for a tourist card so you need to be sure your country is not among the 20 nationalities that do not have access to the tourist card.
- You should also check the embassy’s website to learn exactly what to do.
- Usually, the process starts with you filling an application form.
- If you qualify for a tourist card, you can apply online using the services provided by iVisa.
- The process is entirely online, and you can get your visa in as little as 1 business day.
- The bottom line is that you can get a Cuban tourist visa at a diplomatic mission, but you should first check if you are eligible for a tourist card and apply online. It would definitely make things easier for you.
- The Tourist card allows you a 30-day stay in Cuba (except for Canadians who can spend 90 days inside the country,) and a single entry.
Cuba Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Nigerians traveling to Cuba for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Cuban company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
Cuba Visa Fees
Tourist visa
75.00 (USD)
Business visa
75.00 (USD)
Cuba Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Nigeria
Abuja
Address: Plot 399, Diplomatic Drive, Central District Area, Abuja – Nigeria
Website: misiones.minrex.gob.cu/es/nigeria
Email: embajada@ng.embacuba.cu
Phone: (+234) 9 461 4821 / (+234) 9 461-4822