RwandaCuba: e-Visa

RwandaCuba

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for Cuba?

e-Visa

Yes. Rwanda 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 of2026-10-14

Distance12,381 km, straight line (~15h 4m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Cuba19 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Cuba passport holders visiting Rwanda: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Cuba

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

Other visa-free destinations for Rwanda passport holders

See all Rwanda destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for Cuba?

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

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

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Cuba from Rwanda?

About 12,381 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 4m 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 Rwanda passport holders visit without a visa instead of Cuba?

Bahamas, Haiti.

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 Rwanda

Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast. The largest and most notable lakes are mainly in the western and northern regions of the country, and several volcanoes that form part of the Virunga volcanic chain are primarily in the northwest. The climate is considered tropical highland, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year. Its capital and largest city is Kigali, located at the centre of the country, at 1,567 metres above sea level. Rwanda lies a few degrees south of the Equator in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Rwanda is bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. With a population of about 14 million people living within a total area of 26,338 square kilometres (10,169 sq mi), of which land accounts for about 93.7%, Rwanda is the 21st most densely populated country in the world, with an average of about 578 people per square kilometre.

CapitalKigali

RegionEastern Africa

Population14.6M

Area26,338 km²

CurrencyRwandan franc (1 USD ≈ 1477.99 RWF)

LanguagesEnglish, French, Kinyarwanda

Calling code+250

Drives on theright

TimezoneKigali (UTC+2)

Nearest airportKigali International Airport (KGL), 9 km

Emergency number112 / 912

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,124 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.6M (2019)

Climate in Kigali

Warmest August, coolest November, driest July, sunniest May. Best time to visit: March, May, June, July, August, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for Kigali, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.4°C	15.5°C	132mm	286h
February	26.5°C	15.6°C	107mm	301h
March	25.9°C	15.8°C	99mm	303h
April	24.7°C	15.9°C	165mm	277h
May	24.5°C	15.4°C	58mm	350h
June	25.1°C	15.4°C	19mm	323h
July	26.1°C	15.4°C	11mm	325h
August	27.9°C	16.1°C	19mm	337h
September	27.8°C	15.6°C	59mm	321h
October	26.1°C	15.4°C	169mm	317h
November	25.3°C	14.9°C	126mm	290h
December	25.8°C	14.7°C	101mm	331h

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

Rwanda is an East African country known as the land of a thousand hills. It is easily accessible from Kenya and Uganda, and is one of the safest and most organised countries on the continent. The rolling green highlands, volcanic mountains, and ancient rainforests make it a striking destination. Rwanda is best known for mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, but also offers savannah wildlife in Akagera National Park, chimpanzee tracking and canopy walks in Nyungwe National Park, and a vibrant capital in Kigali. The country is compact, well connected, and easy to travel around.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero
Nyungwe Forest

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

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	26.9°C	20.1°C	16mm	311h
February	27.9°C	20.7°C	56mm	289h
March	29.3°C	20.6°C	6mm	347h
April	32.4°C	23.6°C	46mm	368h
May	30°C	23.3°C	236mm	350h
June	30.9°C	24.7°C	105mm	314h
July	31.4°C	24.9°C	105mm	362h
August	32.3°C	25.2°C	112mm	379h
September	31.4°C	24.9°C	124mm	317h
October	30.2°C	24.3°C	150mm	294h
November	27.9°C	23.3°C	101mm	265h
December	26°C	19.5°C	39mm	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
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Upcoming public holidays

October 10, 2026Día de la Independencia

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Triunfo de la Revolución

Full source list on About.