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Do Cuba citizens need a visa for Belgium?

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Cuba citizens need a visa to enter Belgium. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Cuba vs Belgium: passport comparison

Cuba

29

visa-free countries

Global rank: #138 · mobility 84.9

Belgium

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #6 · mobility 171.3
26

countries both Cuba and Belgium can enter visa-free together

Cuba + Belgium: passport compatibility

40%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Cuba and Belgium travel together — by entry type:

26 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
118 access differs

Where Cuba and Belgium can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (26)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Antigua and Barbuda 30 days #61
Barbados 28 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Botswana 90 days #119
Dominica 28 days #70
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 60 days #65
Guyana 90 days #106
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Malaysia 90 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Mongolia 30 days #125
Palestine 90 days #193
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Only Cuba is visa-free (3)

Your odds of getting the visa: Cuba → Belgium

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

33,0%
of Belgium visa applications refused in Cuba
+18,5 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
842applications filed
535visas issued
278refusals
#49strictest of 118 countries
Where Belgium visa applications are filed: Havana

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Cuba — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Cuba → Belgium

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Cuba → Belgium rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Cuba passport, 0 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Belgium: good to know

Brussels

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+32

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Cuba goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Belgium

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Cuba citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Cuba citizens need a visa to enter Belgium. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Cuba or Belgium?
The Belgium passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 29. Global rank: Cuba #138, Belgium #6.
Where can Cuba and Belgium citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 26 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Belgium?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Cuba and Belgium?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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