Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Cuba

Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Cuba

1. Overview of Chinese Visa Policy for Cuban Citizens

Cuban citizens require a visa to travel to China, except for diplomatic/official passport holders. Visa types (L, M, Z, X1/X2, Q1/Q2, S1/S2) depend on travel purpose. Apply at the Chinese Embassy in Cuba or Cuban Embassy in China (for residents in China).

2. Chinese Embassy in Cuba

Address:

Calle 13 No. 551, Vedado, La Habana, Cuba

Contact:

Tel: +53-7-833-3093 / +53-7-833-3094
Fax: +53-7-832-6693
Email: chinaemb_cu@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://cu.china-embassy.gov.cn

Hours:

Visa Section: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (submissions); 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (collections). Closed on holidays.

3. Cuban Embassy in China

Beijing (Embassy):

Address: No. 21, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Contact: +86-10-6532-1714

Shanghai (Consulate):

Address: Room 1001, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing West Road

Contact: +86-21-6279-8098

Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (visa submissions). Closed on holidays.

4. Chinese Visa Types

Type	Purpose	Key Requirements
L (Tourism)	Sightseeing, visiting family.	Hotel booking, flight itinerary, invitation (if needed).
M (Business)	Trade/meetings.	Business invitation, proof of commercial activities.
Z (Work)	Employment.	Work permit, employer invitation.
X1/X2 (Study)	Long/short-term study.	University admission letter, JW201/JW202 form, medical cert.
Q1/Q2 (Family)	Reunion.	Family invitation, relation proof (e.g., birth certificate).
S1/S2 (Private)	Personal matters.	Invitation, relationship proof (e.g., marriage certificate).

5. Application Process

Online Form: Fill out https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn, upload photo.
Documents: Passport, form, photo, visa-specific documents (see table).
Submission:
- In Cuba: Chinese Embassy, Havana.
- In China: Cuban Embassy (Beijing) or Consulate (Shanghai).
Fees: Vary by type/time (standard: 4–5 days; express: 2–3 days).
Collection: In-person or courier.