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🇨🇺 Does a Cuban need a visa for the Philippines 🇵🇭?

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.

Philippines at a glance

Capital: Manila · Currency: Philippine peso (PHP, ₱) · Official languages: English, Filipino · Calling code: +63

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Philippines: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 8 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Cuba (A, B) works with sockets in the Philippines. Mains voltage differs (the Philippines: 220 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 the Philippines →

Easier destinations near the Philippines for Cuban passport holders

• 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇸🇬 Singapore — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇹🇭 Thailand — Visa-free 60 days
• 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa on arrival
• 🇱🇦 Laos — Visa on arrival
• 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste — Visa on arrival
• 🇮🇩 Indonesia — e-Visa
• 🇻🇳 Vietnam — e-Visa

The other way round

🇵🇭 Filipino passport holders visiting Cuba: Filipino 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 → · Who needs a visa for the Philippines →

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