Cuban visa for Russian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Russian passport holders visiting Cuba for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Russian citizens to enter Cuba for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Cuba e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Cuba visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Cuba tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Cuba.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Cuba.
If you are looking for Cuba visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Cuba nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Cuba in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Saint Petersburg: The Consulate General of Cuba in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
Cuba visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Cuba diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Cuba from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 180,322 | N/A |
| 2009 | 180,322 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 56,245 | -68.81% |
| 2011 | 187,914 | 234.10% |
| 2012 | 180,322 | -4.04% |
| 2013 | 182,220 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 180,322 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 44,208 | -75.48% |
| 2016 | 65,386 | 47.91% |
| 2017 | 105,258 | 60.98% |
| 2018 | 189,813 | 80.33% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Cuba & Russia comparison
Cuba's area is approximately 106,440 km2 (41,096 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 153.86 times bigger than Cuba.
As of October 2025, Cuba's population is ~11.3 million people - 134,933,694 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Cuba & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Cuba | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 11,292,636 | 146,226,330 | 134.9 million fewer people live in Cuba than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 5 | 242 | Cuba has 237 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 28 | 78 | Cuba passport holders visit 50 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 88 | 242 | Cuban hosts 154 fewer foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Cuba in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Cuba in 2018 was approximately 189,813.
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| Humidity | 55% | |
| Wind | 2.17 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 11:31 AM | |
Useful Information
- Havana to Moscow: 18741.87 km (11645.65 mi)
- Travel time: 39 hours 2 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025