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title: Cuba visa for citizens of Botswana
description: Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Cuba and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Cuba visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Cuba and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Obtain tourist card from travel agency or airline** — Contact a travel agency or airline that offers Cuban tourist cards.
2. **Complete application form** — Fill out the tourist card application with personal and travel details.
3. **Submit required documents** — Provide passport copy, photo, flight itinerary, and accommodation proof.
4. **Pay fee** — Pay the tourist card fee (amount varies by provider).
5. **Receive tourist card** — Card is issued electronically or as a physical document.
6. **Travel to Cuba** — Present tourist card upon arrival in Cuba.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page.
- **Completed tourist card application form** (Travel): Provided by travel agency or airline.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Cuba.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting): Medical coverage for duration of stay.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): Usually 2x2 inches.

## Good to know

- Tourist card must be obtained before travel; it is not issued on arrival.
- Validity is 30 days; extension possible at immigration office in Cuba.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all details before submission.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Cuba?

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Cuba and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista).

### How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Cuba?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Botswana need for Cuba?

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Completed tourist card application form; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Travel insurance; Passport-size photo.

### How long must my passport be valid for Cuba?

At least 6 months.

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