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π±π° Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Cuba π¨πΊ?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Sri Lankan citizensβ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Cuba or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
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.
Cuba at a glance
Capital: Havana Β· Currency: Cuban convertible peso (CUC, $); Cuban peso (CUP, $) Β· Official languages: Spanish Β· Calling code: +53
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Cuba: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 7 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Cuba uses plug types A, B, Sri Lanka uses D, G, M. Mains voltage differs (Cuba: 110 V; Sri Lanka: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Cuba
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Cuba, contact the embassy of Sri Lanka:
- Embassy of Sri Lanka in Cuba Β· 5ta Avenida, No. 3004, e/ 30 y 32,Miramar Β· srilankaembcuba.org
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Cuba for Sri Lankan passport holders
- π§πΈ Bahamas β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π§ Barbados β Visa-free 180 days
- π©π² Dominica β Visa-free 180 days
- π¬π© Grenada β Visa-free 90 days
- ππΉ Haiti β Visa-free 90 days
- π»π¨ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines β Visa-free 90 days
- π°π³ Saint Kitts and Nevis β ETA required
The other way round
π¨πΊ Cuban passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Cuban passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.
The Sri Lankan passport at a glance
All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Cuba β
Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Cuban need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Cuban passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.