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Japan visa requirements for Cuba citizens

Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset

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Visa required
Yes — Cuba citizens need a visa for Japan.

Entry details

Holders of a Cuba passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting Japan. The Cuba passport currently ranks #92 among the world's top 100 with 62 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.

In the opposite direction: Japan citizens travelling to Cuba — e-visa required.

🧳 Before you travel: Cuba → Japan

🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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More destinations for Cuba citizens

🇫🇷 Cuba → France: Visa required🇪🇸 Cuba → Spain: Visa required🇺🇸 Cuba → United States: Visa required🇮🇹 Cuba → Italy: Visa required🇹🇷 Cuba → Turkey: Visa required🇲🇽 Cuba → Mexico: Visa required

Visiting Japan on other passports

🇫🇷 France → Japan: Visa-free🇪🇸 Spain → Japan: Visa-free🇺🇸 United States → Japan: Visa-free🇮🇹 Italy → Japan: Visa-free🇹🇷 Turkey → Japan: Visa-free🇲🇽 Mexico → Japan: Visa-free

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