Cuba passport power
Americas · PassRank 56 · ranked 146th of 199
The Cuba passport has a PassRank score of 56 in 2026, placing it 146th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 27 destinations visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA — that is 56 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 49 require an e-visa and 93 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Cuba passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 27 |
| Visa on arrival | 26 |
| eTA / ETA | 3 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 56 |
| e-Visa | 49 |
| Visa required | 93 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 56. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Cuba itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (27)
Countries and territories the Cuba passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days |
| Barbados | 28 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Dominica | 28 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Grenada | 60 days |
| Guyana | 90 days |
| Iran | 15 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Mongolia | 30 days |
| Namibia | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Russia | 90 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (26)
Destinations that issue the Cuba passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Laos | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zambia | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (3)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Cuba passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (49)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Armenia | — |
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahamas | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Georgia | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Hong Kong | — |
| India | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Africa | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Suriname | — |
| Syria | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (93)
Destinations where Cuba passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Austria | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Haiti | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Japan | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Philippines | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Cuba passport holders visit visa-free?
The Cuba passport has a PassRank score of 56, meaning holders can enter 56 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 27 visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA. A further 49 require an e-visa and 93 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Cuba passport's rank in 2026?
The Cuba passport ranks 146th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 56. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Cuba need a visa for the United States?
Cuba passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Cuba PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Cuba passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (27), visa on arrival (26) and eTA/ETA (3). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21