Cuba Embassy in Berlin

The embassy processes tourist cards (tarjetas de turista) and visa applications for German citizens planning to visit Cuba. Most German tourists require a tourist card rather than a formal visa for stays up to 30 days (extendable once for another 30 days). Tourist cards can be obtained through the embassy, authorized travel agencies, or airlines serving Cuba. For longer stays, work, study, or other purposes, formal visa applications must be submitted to the embassy. Required documentation typically includes a completed visa application form, valid passport with at least six months validity beyond intended stay, recent passport photographs, confirmed round-trip flight reservations, proof of travel health insurance valid for Cuba (mandatory), proof of accommodation in Cuba, and financial means to cover the stay. Processing times vary, and applicants should apply well in advance of planned travel dates. Contact the embassy directly for current visa requirements, fees, and procedures.

The embassy supports economic relations and trade between Cuba and Germany. Germany maintains economic engagement with Cuba despite U.S. embargo restrictions, with German companies active in sectors including renewable energy, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, and tourism development. Cuba offers opportunities in tourism (particularly sustainable tourism and hotel development), renewable energy projects, healthcare and biotechnology collaboration, and agricultural modernization. The embassy can facilitate business contacts, provide information about Cuban economic regulations and investment opportunities, and support German companies exploring the Cuban market. Trade relations focus on machinery, pharmaceuticals, food products, and technology. The embassy works to strengthen economic cooperation within the framework of EU-Cuba relations and bilateral agreements.