Cuba announces unilateral visa exemption for Chinese citizens

The Cuban government announced on Saturday that it will adopt a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports, starting this month. The announcement was made by Tourism Minister Garcia during the 42nd Cuban International Tourism Fair.

Garcia also said that China will be the guest of honor of the Cuban Tourism Festival 2025 and that direct flights between China and Cuba will resume on 17th May. China is Cuba's largest trading partner in goods, which stood at roughly $862 million in 2023.