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π¨πΊ Does a Cuban need a visa for Argentina π¦π·?
Yes. Cuban passport holders need a visa for Argentina, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Argentina before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Cuban citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Argentina or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Cuba
If you live in Cuba, visas for Argentina are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Argentina in Cuba Β· Calle 36 Nro. 511, Miramar, Playa Β· ecuba.cancilleria.gob.ar
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Argentina at a glance
Capital: Buenos Aires Β· Currency: Argentine peso (ARS, $) Β· Official languages: GuaranΓ, Spanish Β· Calling code: +54
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Argentina: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 10 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Argentina uses plug types C, I, Cuba uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Argentina: 220 V; Cuba: 110 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Argentina β
Your embassy in Argentina
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Argentina, contact the embassy of Cuba:
- Embassy of Cuba in Argentina Β· Virrey del Pino 1810 Β· misiones.minrex.gob.cu
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Argentina for Cuban passport holders
- π¬πΎ Guyana β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π΄ Bolivia β e-Visa 30 days
- π¨π΄ Colombia β e-Visa
- πΈπ· Suriname β e-Visa
- π»πͺ Venezuela β e-Visa
The other way round
π¦π· Argentine passport holders visiting Cuba: Argentine passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Cuban passport at a glance
All destinations for Cuba passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Argentina β
Questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Cuban passport holders need a visa for Argentina, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Argentina before travelling.
Does an Argentine need a visa for Cuba?
Argentine passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.