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The Visa is required by all except: a) Those nationals whose countries have signed visa-exemption agreements with Cuba (contact the Consulate for further information) b) Transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 72 hours, provided they hold confirmed onward tickets and US$50 per day. Exit Permits Required by those whose stay in Cuba exceeds 90 days. Validity Tourist Visa Card: 30 day stay, within 180 days of issue; further 30 day extension available in Cuba. Business Visa: 30 days. Application to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). Application forms for tourist visa cards can be obtained from certain tour operators and travel agents. Application Requirements Tourist Visa Card: * One completed application form. * Photocopy of valid passport. * Proof of travel arrangements and accommodation. * Fee (payable in cash or by postal order). * For postal applications, a stamped addresses or recorded delivery envelope. Business Visa: * Valid passport. * Two completed application forms. * Two passport-size photos. * Invitation from business contact in Cuba or information on the purpose of the trip. * Letter of invitation from Cuban company, organization or institution. * Fee (payable in cash, by postal order or bank counter-cheque). Working Days Required Tourist Visa Card: 48 hours, (seven days for postal applications). Business Visa: 48 hours (two weeks for postal applications). Temporary Residence Enquire at Embassy Migratory Regulations The requirements and documents asked by the Cuban immigration authorities are: As Tourists * Valid passport. * Tourist Card. Entry in Cuba will be registered with a stamp in this Card and not on the Passport. * To declare whereabouts while in Cuba, at the frontier control. * Round or continuation ticket. * Economic solvency. As Passers-By * Valid passport. * Visa. * Round or continuation ticket. People in Transit or Transfer * Valid passport. * Visa, if stay exceeds 72 hours. * Confirmed hotel reservation. * Confirmed ticket for the itinerary to continue travel. Business Visa * Valid passport. * Visa. * Round or continuation ticket. |