Good news — Cubans can usually visit Russia without a transit visa. See the full Cuba visa guide for the route that applies to you.

Russian transit visa for Cuban citizens

🇨🇺CubaVisa-free up to 90 days

In short

Here is how a Cuban citizen obtains a transit visa. A Russian transit visa is a consular route for eligible transit. The responsible Russian mission's current checklist controls whether it is required, its validity, entries and supporting documents.

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At a glance

Applicability
Here is how a Cuban citizen obtains a transit visa. A Russian transit visa is a consular route for eligible transit. The responsible Russian mission's current checklist controls whether it is required, its validity, entries and supporting documents.
Current passport route
Visa-free up to 90 days

Documents Cuban citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

  • Do not use this transit visa checklist for Cuba. Follow the canonical passport guide and the responsible Russian mission's official checklist for the route that applies.

How Cuban citizens get a Russian transit visa

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    Open the canonical passport guide

    Use the current Cuba guide to identify the applicable route before preparing documents or paying a fee.

FAQ — Russian transit visa for Cuban citizens

Do Cubans need a transit visa for Russia?

If your trip matches the purpose of a transit visa (travellers transiting through Russian territory to reach another country by air, rail or road), then Cubans generally need this visa to enter Russia.

How do Cubans apply for a Russian transit visa?

Cubans prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Cuba. See your Cuba country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.

How much does a Russian transit visa cost for Cubans?

The consular fee depends on nationality, visa category and applicable agreements with Cuba. Verify the current amount with the responsible Russian mission; a visa centre and commercial supporting-document provider may charge separate service fees.

Official sources

Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.