🇨🇺 Cuba visa requirements for Austrian citizens
Austrian citizens need an e-visa for Cuba, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Austria passport holders
Before traveling to Cuba, Austrian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Cuba government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Cuba immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Austrian passport ranks #12 worldwide, opening 164 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (124 visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Cuba is not among them — it is one of the 15 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Cuban citizens traveling to Austria face a different rule: visa required.
Across Caribbean as a whole, 12 of 13 destinations are open to Austrian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Cuba
- Capital
- Havana
- Region
- Caribbean
- Currency
- Cuban convertible peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Austrian citizens need an e-visa for Cuba, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Austrian citizens apply online for entry to Cuba?
Yes. Cuba offers an online e-visa for Austria passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Cuba?
The currency in Cuba is the Cuban convertible peso ($). The capital city is Havana.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Austrian citizens traveling to Cuba. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Cuba embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.