💼 Cuba Commercial Visa
Turkish citizens who plan to travel to Cuba for business purposes are required to apply for a business visa, which is subject to different procedures than tourist visas. A business visa is mandatory for holders of Ordinary (burgundy) passports who will attend fairs, conferences, seminars, business meetings, or short-term commercial activities in Cuba. Holders of Special (green), Service (grey), and Diplomatic (black) passports are exempt from visa requirements for short-term visits.
Since there is no visa-on-arrival procedure in Cuba, business visas can only be obtained through official applications made from Turkey. Marsel Visa manages all steps of the process on your behalf, from preparing documents to completing forms, drafting petitions, and handling consular procedures. You do not need to be personally present for the application; you may send your documents to us by courier, cargo, or through a third party.
📌 How to Apply for a Cuba Business Visa?
Unlike tourist visas, Cuba business visas are issued as a visa sticker affixed in the passport. Applications are processed through the Cuban Embassy and the Cuban Immigration Office. The processing time is on average 20–30 business days, though this period may vary depending on the workload of the consulate.
When applying for a business visa, all prepared documents must be up-to-date and submitted in full. In particular, the invitation letter and your company’s cover letter are the most important documents.
📝 Required Documents for Cuba Business Visa
- Request Letter from the Cuban Company: The company in Cuba where business activities will be carried out must submit a petition through the Immigration Office to the Cuban Embassy, detailing the scope of the commercial activity and the applicant’s information.
- Invitation Letter: An official invitation from the company in Cuba with which you have business relations, stating the purpose and dates of the activity.
- Cover Letter: Written on the letterhead of the Turkish company, indicating the applicant’s identity information, passport details, and travel dates.
- Visa Application Form (must be filled out completely and correctly).
- Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date, undamaged, and not older than 10 years.
- Biometric Photographs: 2 recent photos.
- Flight Reservation (round-trip).
- Travel Health Insurance: A policy valid in Cuba covering all travel dates.
- Business Visa Fee.
📌 Conditions for Cuba Business Visa Application
- Commercial visas are issued for a stay of 1 week or 15 days, and the applicant must enter the country within 30 days.
- The documents submitted for business visa applications differ from those for tourist visas; processing times are longer than for tourist visas.
- Foreign nationals applying from Turkey must submit their applications along with valid residence permit documents.
- In addition to the invitation letter, a petition written by the Cuban company addressed to the consulate is also mandatory.
- Conducting business activities with a Cuba tourist card is strictly prohibited; otherwise, penalties may apply.
- A departure tax of 25 CUC is required at the airport when leaving Cuba.
💰 Cuba Commercial Visa Fee 2025
The Cuba business visa fee is different from the tourist visa fee. Current fee information and payment details will be provided to you during the application. Payments can be made in cash or via bank transfer. After submission, fees are non-refundable.
📌 Important Notes
- All holders of Ordinary (burgundy) passports are subject to business visa requirements.
- Holders of Special, Service, and Diplomatic passports are exempt for short-term stays.
- The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date.
- Procedures and fees may vary for foreign passport holders.
- Business visas are finalized within an average of 20–30 business days.