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🇨🇺 Does a Cuban need a visa for Israel 🇮🇱?

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.

Israel at a glance

Capital: Jerusalem · Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS, ₪) · Official languages: Arabic, Hebrew · Calling code: +972

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Israel uses plug types C, D, H, M, Cuba uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Israel: 230 V; Cuba: 110 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Israel →

Easier destinations near Israel for Cuban passport holders

• 🇶🇦 Qatar — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇦🇲 Armenia — e-Visa
• 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan — e-Visa
• 🇧🇭 Bahrain — e-Visa
• 🇬🇪 Georgia — e-Visa
• 🇮🇶 Iraq — e-Visa
• 🇸🇾 Syria — e-Visa

The other way round

🇮🇱 Israeli passport holders visiting Cuba: Israeli 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

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