Cuba visa requirements for El Salvador citizens (2026)

Do El Salvador citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

El Salvador passport holders can currently enter 108 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 53 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Cuba admits 21 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).

Documents required for the Cuba e-Visa

• Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
• Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
• Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
• Return or onward ticket
• Payment card for the government fee

General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.

Cuba e-Visa processing time

e-Visa: generally within 72 business hours. (per the official source listed below). Apply well before your travel date.

Cuba e-Visa cost

We have not verified the official government fee for El Salvador citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.

With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.

How to apply for the Cuba e-Visa

1. Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
2. Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
3. Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
4. Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.

Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Cuba e-Visa portal).

Arrival card: D’Viajeros

Mandatory advance-entry form; show the QR code at check-in and on arrival. Official site: dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu. Beware of look-alike sites that charge for free forms.

Recent Cuba entry rule changes

• 2025: The paper tourist card was replaced by an electronic tourist visa (eVisa-Cuba).

Entry tips for Cuba

• Travel medical insurance is required.
• Local currency is Cuban peso (CUP) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
• Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
• An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.

Cuba at a glance

Sources & last verified

The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.