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Do Cuba citizens need a visa for Slovenia?

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

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Cuba vs Slovenia: passport comparison

Cuba

29

visa-free countries

Global rank: #138 · mobility 84.9

Slovenia

120

visa-free countries

Global rank: #30 · mobility 167.6
25

countries both Cuba and Slovenia can enter visa-free together

Cuba + Slovenia: passport compatibility

41%

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

Where Cuba and Slovenia travel together — by entry type:

25 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
116 access differs

Where Cuba and Slovenia 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.

Only Cuba is visa-free (4)

Where to apply: Slovenia has no mission in Cuba

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
United States 2,445 km
Applications accepted in: Cleveland, Oh, Washington, Dc
2
Canada 4,508 km
Applications accepted in: Ottawa

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Cuba → Slovenia

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.

21,0%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Cuba
+6,5 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+2.4 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 18.6%, now 21.0%
38,585applications filed
28,847visas issued
8,101refusals
#49strictest of 118 countries

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 → Slovenia

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 → Slovenia 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 →

Slovenia: good to know

Ljubljana

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+386

Calling code

Where else Cuba goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Slovenia

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 Slovenia?
Cuba citizens need a visa to enter Slovenia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Cuba or Slovenia?
The Slovenia passport is stronger: 120 visa-free countries versus 29. Global rank: Cuba #138, Slovenia #30.
Where can Cuba and Slovenia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 25 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Slovenia?
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 Slovenia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Cuba passport ranking

Where else the Cuba passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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