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🇨🇺 Does a Cuban need a visa for the Netherlands 🇳🇱?
Yes. Cuban passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands or its official government website before you travel.
Netherlands is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands, Havana · Ave. 7ma.no. 2007
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Netherlands at a glance
Capital: Amsterdam · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: Dutch · Calling code: +31
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: the Netherlands uses plug types C, F, Cuba uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (the Netherlands: 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.
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Easier destinations near the Netherlands for Cuban passport holders
- 🇧🇾 Belarus — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇷🇺 Russia — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇳🇱 Dutch passport holders visiting Cuba: Dutch passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
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Questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Cuban passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Netherlands before travelling.
Does a Dutch need a visa for Cuba?
Dutch passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.