Italy Visa RequirementsFor Cuba passport holders
Cuban ordinary passport holders generally need a Schengen visa for Italy. Apply through the Italian Embassy in Havana using Prenot@mi. The standard adult application fee is EUR 90.
Cuba passport holders require a visa to enter Italy.
Book a free appointment through the Prenot@mi portal linked by the Italian Embassy in Havana. The embassy does not authorise intermediaries to book appointments. Submit your application in person following the local tourism checklist.
Prepare the application, compliant photograph, passport, return-flight reservation, travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 across Schengen, accommodation, financial and socioeconomic evidence, employment documents where applicable, previous visa copies and Cuban identity-card copy. Minors require the specified consent and legalised documents.
The standard fee is EUR 90 for applicants aged 12 and over, EUR 45 for children aged 6-11, and zero below age six, with other qualifying exemptions. Follow the embassy’s payment instructions. Normal examination is 15 calendar days and may take up to 45; the wait for an appointment is additional.
Italy is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
At embassy's discretion
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Appointment
Per embassy instructions if approved
Biometrics
Required at first application
Entry Conditions
Recognised passport issued within ten years, valid at least three months after planned Schengen departure, with two blank pages; visa, travel medical insurance and supporting visit documents.
Required Documents
Application, passport and identity documents
Completed application, photograph meeting the Havana checklist, passport issued within ten years with two blank pages and three months validity after Schengen departure, and Cuban identity-card copy.
Visit and financial evidence
Provide reservations, accommodation, financial evidence and socioeconomic or employment documents requested by Havana. Family visits and minors have additional requirements.
Schengen travel medical insurance
At least EUR 30,000 cover across Schengen for the visit, including emergency treatment and repatriation.
Current Travel Situation
Cuba to Italy: What You Need to Know
Residents of Cuba should apply to Italy when it is the main destination under Schengen rules. A short-stay visa can permit up to 90 days in any 180 days across Schengen, but the visa may grant fewer days or limited entries. Family visits and qualifying EU-family cases have specific supporting-document rules.
Practical Tips
Prepare the complete local checklist before the appointment and choose flexible reservations. An Italian visa does not guarantee admission or permission to remain beyond its conditions. Check its territorial validity, entries and permitted days before planning travel to other countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Italy?
Yes. Ordinary Cuban tourists generally need a Schengen visa. Apply to Italy when it is the competent main destination, and follow the visa’s actual permitted stay within the overall 90/180-day limit.
Can Cubans apply for an Italian visa in Havana?
Yes. Follow the Italian Embassy in Havana instructions and book through Prenot@mi. Appointment booking is free, and the embassy does not authorise intermediaries to book appointments.
How much does an Italian Schengen visa cost for Cubans?
The standard Schengen application fee is EUR 90 for applicants aged 12 and over and EUR 45 for children aged 6-11. Children under six and other qualifying categories are exempt. Check Havana’s payment instructions.
Can I visit other European countries on an Italian Schengen visa?
A valid uniform Schengen visa normally permits travel within Schengen, subject to its territorial validity, entry count and permitted stay. It does not cover every European country. Count all Schengen days together and check the visa actually issued.