AlgeriaCuba: e-Visa

AlgeriaCuba

Do Algeria passport holders need a visa for Cuba?

e-Visa

Yes. Algeria passport holders need a visa for Cuba, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: misiones.cubaminrex.cu (checked July 19, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,107 km, straight line (~10h 2m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Cuba19 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Cuba passport holders visiting Algeria: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Cuba

Algeria passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Algeria passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Algeria passport holders need a visa for Cuba?

Yes. Algeria passport holders need a visa for Cuba, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Algeria citizens stay in Cuba without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Cuba from Algeria?

About 8,107 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 2m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Cuba?

Cuban convertible peso (CUC).

What is the emergency number in Cuba?

104 / 105 / 106.

What time zone is Cuba in?

Havana (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Havana?

José Martí International Airport (HAV), about 17 km away.

How many countries can enter Cuba without a visa?

19 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Cuba visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Algeria passport holders visit without a visa instead of Cuba?

Haiti, Nicaragua.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Algeria

Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered to the northeast by Tunisia; to the east by Libya; to the southeast by Niger; to the southwest by Mali, Mauritania, and Western Sahara; to the west by Morocco; and to the north by the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital and largest city is Algiers.

CapitalAlgiers

RegionNorthern Africa

Population47.4M

Area2,381,741 km²

CurrencyAlgerian dinar (1 USD ≈ 134.44 DZD)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+213

Drives on theright

TimezoneAlgiers (UTC+1)

Nearest airportHouari Boumediene Airport (ALG), 15 km

Emergency number1055 / 14 / 1548 / 17

UNESCO sites8

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,051 (2025)

Tourist arrivals591K (2020)

Climate in Algiers

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, October.

Monthly climate normals for Algiers, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	16.1°C	7°C	39mm	260h
February	19°C	8.7°C	3mm	288h
March	19.1°C	10.4°C	53mm	289h
April	20.3°C	12.6°C	61mm	282h
May	24.8°C	15.4°C	20mm	375h
June	27.3°C	17.6°C	5mm	402h
July	30.3°C	20.6°C	0mm	415h
August	31.6°C	21.8°C	12mm	376h
September	28°C	19.1°C	53mm	329h
October	24.2°C	14.2°C	29mm	313h
November	21.6°C	12.9°C	44mm	233h
December	16.8°C	9.1°C	99mm	240h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Algeria is the largest country in Africa. Overlooked by many travellers, the country is bursting with beauty waiting to be discovered. From the bustling markets of Algiers to the pristine beaches of its Mediterranean coast, from the jaw-droppingly beautiful mountains of the north to the mesmerising deep reaches of the Sahara desert to the south, there is something for almost everyone to explore. Enjoy traditional cuisine, explore the ancient ruins, take in the breathtaking views, and then breathe in a world where few travellers tread. Algeria, and in particular Algerian hospitality, will leave a lasting impression on your heart and mind.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Revolution Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

January 12, 2027Amazigh New Year

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About Cuba

Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays. Situated at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean, Cuba is located east of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of both Florida and the Bahamas, west of Hispaniola, and north of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Cuba is the largest country in the Caribbean by area and the third-largest by population, after Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Culturally, Cuba is considered to be part of Latin America. Its capital and largest city is Havana.

CapitalHavana

RegionCaribbean

Population10.9M

Area109,884 km²

CurrencyCuban convertible peso, Cuban peso

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+53

Drives on theright

TimezoneHavana (UTC-4)

Nearest airportJosé Martí International Airport (HAV), 17 km

Emergency number104 / 105 / 106

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$9,605 (2020)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in Havana

Warmest August, coolest December, driest March, sunniest August. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, July, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Havana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27°C	20.1°C	16mm	311h
February	28°C	20.7°C	56mm	289h
March	29.4°C	20.5°C	6mm	347h
April	32.4°C	23.6°C	46mm	368h
May	30.1°C	23.3°C	236mm	350h
June	30.9°C	24.6°C	105mm	314h
July	31.5°C	24.9°C	105mm	362h
August	32.4°C	25.2°C	112mm	379h
September	31.4°C	24.8°C	126mm	317h
October	30.3°C	24.3°C	149mm	294h
November	27.9°C	23.2°C	102mm	265h
December	26°C	19.5°C	37mm	301h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Cuba is the largest Caribbean island. The country has nine World Heritage Sites, as well as beaches, colonial architecture and distinct cultural history. It has had a communist government since the Cuban Revolution in 1959 and has been under a US embargo ever since.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agramonte Park (Camaguey)
Alexander von Humboldt National Park
Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba
Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca
Desembarco del Granma National Park
El Templete
Historic Centre of Camagüey
Historic Centre of Cienfuegos
Old Havana and its Fortification System
Q18243246

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Triunfo de la Revolución

January 2, 2027Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas

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