Israel visa for Cuban citizens

Cuban passport holders planning a journey to Israel must first secure a visa, as direct entry is not permitted without one. With six distinct visa types available, ranging from tourist and work to student and family categories, applicants will navigate a process often requiring submission through designated consulates in third countries, reflecting the historical absence of direct diplomatic relations since 1973. Due to this unique context, there are no direct flights, meaning travel from Havana to Tel Aviv typically involves at least two layovers, often through European or North American hubs, making the overall journey a significant undertaking requiring careful logistical planning.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months

Visa options

TouristETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)
90d$7multiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply
TouristB/2 Visa (Tourism / Visiting / Business Meetings / Medical Tourism / Short-term Study)
90dvalid 3mo
Apply
WorkB/1 Work Visa
Apply
StudentA/2 Student Visa
Apply
OtherA/3 Clergy Visa
Apply
FamilyA/4 Visa for Spouses and Children
Apply
HumanitarianB/4 Volunteer Visa
Apply
OtherA/1 Temporary Resident Visa
Apply
StudentA/2 Student Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherA/1 Temporary Resident Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherA/3 Clergy Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
FamilyA/4 Spouse and Children Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
WorkB/1 Work Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
TouristETA-IL (pilot period fee waiver)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply

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