🇨🇺 Cuba visa requirements for French citizens
French citizens need an e-visa for Cuba, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for France passport holders
Before traveling to Cuba, French 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 French passport ranks #4 worldwide, opening 165 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 30 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 France face a different rule: visa required.
Across Caribbean as a whole, 12 of 13 destinations are open to French travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Cuba
- Capital
- Havana
- Region
- Caribbean
- Currency
- Cuban convertible peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
Planning a trip to Cuba?
- Compare flights →
- Tours and activities →
- Airport transfers →
- Claim flight compensation →
- Rent a car locally →
- City attraction passes →
Some links above are affiliate links — booking through them supports this site at no extra cost to you.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Cuba?
French citizens need an e-visa for Cuba, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can French citizens apply online for entry to Cuba?
Yes. Cuba offers an online e-visa for France passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Cuba?
The currency in Cuba is the Cuban convertible peso ($). The capital city is Havana.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for French 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.
More of Americas for French passport holders
Going the other way? France visa requirements for Cuban citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.