Cuba passport → Brazil

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Visa required in advance

Cuban passport holders need a visa for Brazil, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: gov.br

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Brazil at a glance

Capital: Brasília
Currency: Brazilian real (BRL)
Languages: Portuguese
Calling code: +55
Region: South America

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Brazil for other passports

CubaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StateseVisa
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days

Nearby in South America for Cuban passport holders

GuyanaVisa-free90 days
BoliviaeVisa
ColombiaeVisa
SurinameeVisa90 days
VenezuelaeVisa
ArgentinaVisa required
ChileVisa required
EcuadorVisa required

Common questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Cuban passport holders need a visa for Brazil, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Cuban citizens stay in Brazil?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Cuban citizens get a visa on arrival in Brazil?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Cuban citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cuba passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.