Cuba launches digital visa portal: New address and key details of the process
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Travelers who need a visa to enter Cuba can now start their application from consular.cu, the Portal of Consular Services of the Republic of Cuba, available since this November 5. From that address, a link leads to the digital visa system, which also allows users to check the status and validity of the document.
The platform is presented with a broader name than the previous eVisaCuba, since it gathers information on different consular services. However, the travel document continues to be a digital visa: the change of address does not mean the disappearance of that format.
To begin the process, the traveler must access the portal and click "Solicita tu visa digital ahora" (Request your digital visa now). This option leads to tramites.consular.cu, where two differentiated procedures appear: submitting a new application and verifying a visa.
The system requires a passport valid for the duration of the stay in Cuba and an email address to receive the visa code. It also announces a response within the next 72 business hours, so it is advisable to keep that deadline in mind before organizing the departure.
The page includes a specific indication for those arriving by sea: they must contact the consular office. On the other hand, the verification tool allows users to check the status and validity of a visa already processed.
The representation of Cuba's Ministry of Tourism in Canada disseminated the new address on November 4, according to the specialized outlet VisasNews. That publication verified the procedure and reported three available categories: tourism, family, and business exploration.
According to that review, the applicant must verify their email, select the country and consular representation, complete their data, and attach an image of the passport. In addition, fees and payment instructions are shown according to the chosen office, so those conditions should be reviewed before paying for the procedure.
The new address comes after the interruption announced during the replacement of Evisa1 by Evisa2. That notice anticipated greater features and other categories, although it did not yet detail which ones.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs manual identifies the platform as the Portal of Consular Services of the Republic of Cuba. It also explains that it organizes information on passports, legalizations, documents, and other procedures, in addition to offering contacts and hours of consulates.
However, consulting a service does not mean that all its procedures can be completed online. The manual itself distinguishes between informational sections and procedures that have digital access, so users must check the options available at their consulate. (Taken from Cubasi.cu)
