Cuba Entry Requirements
This Cuba Entry Requirements is the list of documents and arrangements you need to have in place in order enter Cuba without problems. Because I am from Canada, the list safely covers all Cuba Entry Requirements for Canadians. There is a 99% chance that regardless of where you are from, the entry requirements will be the same for you too. However your country could have some special arrangements (good or bad) made with Cuba so the specifics could vary for you. It is imperative that you consult with nearest Cuban embassy to learn if anything that’s not on this list is also required.
Remember – it is always your responsibility to ensure that you have everything you need to enter the country. This list of entry requirements to Cuba is a guide to help you make sure you are not missing anything. The entry requirements are subject to change anytime without notice. Always double check with Cuban embassy for most up to date requirements.
Also remember – regardless of which country you are travelling to, it is always the prerogative of that particular country to determine who is granted entry and who is not. Entry requirements vary from one country to another. Let’s take a look at entry requirements for Cuba. Here’s the list of what you need to get in:
Passport
It’s the most important and the only official and widely recognized travel document. Certificate of citizenship is not a travel document. When it comes to Cuba in particular, passport is absolutely mandatory. Every tourist MUST have a passport and your passport must be valid for at least one month beyond your intended departure from Cuba.
Tourist Card
As per Cuban government requirements, every foreigner travelling to Cuba must have valid visa. If you’re travelling to Cuba as a tourist, the Tourist Card will be your visa. Canadians tourists get the Tourist Card form their tour operator and it is included in price of the ticket.
If you’re visiting Cuba on a privately organized flight, or if you’re departing from country other than Canada, consult closes Cuban government office to purchase the Tourist Card from them. Some airports and travel agents sell Tourist Cards as well so it is possible to obtain one form them. The cost varies based on the region, but expect to pay an average of $30.
Note – Tourist Card only allows entry for tourists. It is illegal to engage in business activities when travelling on a Tourist Card. Business, Persona and Student visa are available for persons looking to undertake respective activities. Read more about it below:
Visa
Unless you’re visiting Cuba as a tourist, you will need to apply for visa with Cuban government office in your country of residence. Travellers who are intending to stay at a private residence in Cuba may need Personal Visa. Travellers who are intending to do business in Cuba, may need Business Visa. If you’re looking to study in Cuba, you will need Student Visa.
Unlike the Tourist Card, Visa gives you further privileges while in Cuba, but must be applied for. It is again sole prerogative of Cuban government to decide is issued visa and who is declined.
Return Air Ticket
Most tourists travelling to Cuba had purchased an all inclusive holiday. That includes a return air ticket, an accommodation and provision of food and drink for the duration of your vacation. If you had purchased an all inclusive vacation, you will likely travel on a flight carrier owned by your tour operator and they will provide you will sufficient documents to prove that you have an all inclusive vacation in Cuba paid for. In this case you may not need to prove anything further to the customs officials.
If you hadn’t purchased an all inclusive vacation, it is advisable to have a return air ticket upon entry to Cuba to avoid possible problems.
Sufficient Funds
If you’re an “air-only” traveller to Cuba, customs officials may also require you to provide evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay in Cuba. That means that you must have an equivalent of at least CUC$ 50 per day of your stay.
Travellers with Children
If you’re travelling with children, you may be required to provide evidence of parental/custodial rights. If you are not the parent or legal guardian of a child you’re travelling with, the authorities (on both sides of border) may require you to provide evidence that child’s parents or legal guardians consented to child’s travel with you.
Any underage children travelling to Cuba without parents may need special letter of consent. It is absolutely essential to contact the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in your country prior to departure to make sure you are familiar with specific requirements for this type of travel.
ONCE AGAIN: I am Canadian and I know the above listed entry requirements are applicable to bearers of Canadian passport. I am not familiar with bilateral agreements between Cuba and other countries of the world. You should always check with the foreign affairs office of your country to get yourself familiar with specific requirements relevant to your country to ensure you have what you need to get to Cuba without problems.
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January 23rd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Dear Sir/Madam,
I along with my friends live in Spain , we all belong to Pakistan ,one of
ourfriend has told us that the Republic of the Cuba is really a
wonderful land to visit.
Now we all wish to visit Cuba.Please send me a complete check list to
proceed the tourist card for one week.
With Regards,
Truly yours,
Rashid Mehmood.
February 13th, 2009 at 7:04 am
dear sir
i m rashid from pakistan,we living in spain ,we want vist to cuba withe my group plz sand infarmations about tourist card.
thanks
March 12th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Hello sir/ma
i wish travel t Cuba for the propose of tourist only with my girl friend, after reading you web page i got to know that i will need to get tourist card in other to make the trip.. my question is this can we get the card from you. We want to come around April thank you .
October 30th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Please advise if an indvidual holding a valid New Zealand passport but with landed immigrant status in Canada needs a visa.
December 31st, 2009 at 8:09 am
Hello ,I already bought the tickets to tarvel to cuba however I am a landed immigrant with a canadian PR card. I have my Iranian passport . I wonder if any thing else is needed to travel. I did go to cuba in Jan 2008 with the same situation and had no difficulties but since every thing changes I am not sure if it is the same . I CAN NOT REACH THE EMBASSY OF CUBA SINCE THEY ARE ALL ON HOLLIDAYS AND DON’T ANSWER THE PHONE.
MAY I GET SOME HELP PLEASE?
I have my tickets for Jan/09/2010
January 17th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Hi
My daughters friend is a resident here in England, he has a pakistani passport and a student british visa, what document would he need and where to send it to obtain a cuban tourist card for our holiday in Nov. Many thanks Cathy
March 6th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Hi I’m from Ontario, underage and want to travel to Cuba with a few friends soon. Is it possible to go without parental supervision? Also, we aren’t old enough to have a Visa so does that affect anything..? Thanks.
April 23rd, 2010 at 2:05 pm
I am a canadian. I just married a cuban wife in Feb. Can Igo visit her with a one way ticket. What docs. do I need How much and how long
May 4th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Hello, I`m permament resident of Canada and as that I have Canadian Travel Document ( looks same as a pssport) till I get my citizenship, my question is may I visit Cuba with that passport and permament card as well ? Thank You
June 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
I m permament resident of canada and i have indian pssprot and pr card can i travel with this document or i need visa?
August 9th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Hi
Iam a permenent resident of Canada with a valid PR card and would like to go to Cuba for 1 week vacation..since I have a Guyana passport and i am a Citizen of Guyana living in Canada would I be able to enter Cuba.
August 9th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Hi I am a permenent resident of Canada and have a valid PR card I would like to go for 1 week vacation to Cuba since I have a Guyana passport(Citizen of Guyana) can I still travel to Cuba? I live in Canada.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Hello,
I’m a permanent resident of Canada (holding a valid PR card) and I have a Pakistani passport (Pakistani citizen) and I would like to know whether or not I will require a visa to visit Cuba? If I do, what are the required documents and how long does the procedure take? I’m planning on leaving on October 9th, 2010.
Kindly advise.
Thank you,
Sharjeel
October 4th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Hi there,
A constant question asked lately is whether or not a Canadian citizen with a criminal record can vacation in Cuba?? Looking for a concrete response. Thanks!
October 9th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Hi
Me and my spouse are going to be married on 28th Nov and we wish to travel to Cuba for our honeymoon for about 10 days. We both hold Indian Passports.
Are there any Visa Requirements if we have our hotel bookings and Return Tickets with us?
Please reply.
Regards
December 18th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
The Cuban Tourist Board at http://www.gocuba.ca/ says:
Passport
“Every tourist should have a valid passport issued on his or her name and a tourist card (the tourist card is available with the airline at the airport). It is important for you to know that the Canadian passport should be valid for at least one week after the return date. If you are planning to work, do business or study in Cuba you need a visa; please contact Consulate General of Cuba.”
Passport only needs to be valid one week after return date, not one month.
January 21st, 2011 at 7:14 am
I am a travel agent I have 3 students( 17 year old) travelling to Cayo Coco March 10, other than a valid passport, do they require anything else.
January 24th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Hello.
I am a German Citicen (German Passport) and live as a permanent resident in the US.
Visiting CUBA would I be treated as a German
or wouls I be seen as a US citicen with all the nown restriction, etc.etc.
Thank you for your kind responds–
January 31st, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Hello, I am a British Citizen studying in Canada. i plan to vacation to Cuba for Spring Break. Is there anything I will else I will require to enter the country other than my passport and a tourist card?
Thank you
March 14th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Hello, I live in Canada and I know I need a valid passport to visit Cuba. Last year Cuba required insurance proof to enter. My friend told me that is no longer the case.
Can you let me know if I do need it to enter Cuba?
I have insurance through work is this enough, I have a card and if I need help when I am abroad I have to call to get permission to be treated.
March 14th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Hello.
I am a german citizen with german passport and
living in the US as a permanent resident.
Entering cuba on my german passport. Can I expect problems because of my permanent residence hier in the US?
Thank you for your kind responce.
March 20th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Hello,
I’m a german citizen living in Canada as a permanent resident and valid PR card. I would like to travel to Cuba as a visitor. What visa do I require?
Thank you, Gaby
March 21st, 2011 at 7:17 am
Hello, Gabyn Nelson you can contact the Consulate General Of Cuba in Toronto with this e-mail: cubacon@on.aibn.com
I did contact the consulate to ask if I need health insurance to enter and they answer, so you can put you question to them by e-mail.
I hope you get your answer.
April 13th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Hi, I am a Pakistani Citizen but reside in Canada with a valid PR card. We are going to Cuba for a school trip (as a tourist) and I Was wondering if I need a Visa for Cuba, and what travel documents I need.
Thank You
June 10th, 2011 at 7:25 am
Hi i’m somali student who planning to go in cuba for studing spanish language so can you give me more infromation..
June 27th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Hi i am Indian passport holder and my wife have valid student visa of UK and I am permanent employee in UK company.we wish to travel to Cuba. but requirements to get visa and entry of Cuba please send us a check list.
Waiting your reply,
Kind regards.
July 7th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
Hi!
Iam a from Congo and i am a canadian permanent resident. I have a canadian travel document for residents and i was wondering if i can travel to cuba without any problems. Thank you for your help.
September 15th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
If you are a landed immigrant with PR card. What travel documents are required to enter cuba?
September 26th, 2011 at 12:50 am
Dears
I’m Iraqi Nationality, and Immigrated in CANADA since Oct. 2011, Id like to visit CUBA next year as visitor is there any required for VISA, and how is the procedure to apply for that if it is required
October 19th, 2011 at 11:25 pm
Hi
I am a permanent resident of Canada with a valid PR card and would like to go to Cuba for 1 week vacation..since I have a Guyana passport and i am a Citizen of Guyana living in Canada would I be able to enter Cuba?
October 23rd, 2011 at 7:26 am
Hi, If a cuba has permanent resident status in canada but carries a cuban passport what is required to visit cuba for 2 weeks and return to canada with no problems at the airport.
dennis
November 10th, 2011 at 3:30 am
انا طالب مصرى واحمل جواز سفر سارى واريد ان اسافر الى كوبا سياحة لمدة اسبوع ولكى اتعرف على كيفية الدراسة بها
ارجو معرفة شروط السفر الى هافانا وكيفية الحصول على التأشيرة وشكرا
November 10th, 2011 at 3:46 am
I am an Egyptian student and I carry a valid passport and I want to travel to Cuba for tourism one week or 10 days and know study in cuba University
Please see the conditions of travel to Havana and how to get a visa and thanked
November 11th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Dear i am indian with canadian pr card holder, do i need visa for cuba, please send me the information thanks
November 13th, 2011 at 6:33 am
Dear
Good day to you ,i am a Diving Instructor living in Egypt , i want visit Cuba like a tourism tour we can say for2 weeks .so if you please can you tell me what can i do or i need for git a visa
Thank you
November 23rd, 2011 at 11:39 am
hi i am canadian we are planning to travel to cuba in feb some one has an impaired charge will this stop him from entering cuba
December 8th, 2011 at 5:19 am
my boyfriend has a criminal record, will he be able to enter Cuba with his valid passport or will he require other documents……time is of the essense, please reply as soon as possible.thanks
December 15th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
I’ve tried the Greek consulate and the Cuban consulate and no luck. I’ve been trying this whole week. My family is going to Cuba on Jan 7th,2012. My husband has a Greek passport and is a permanent resident of Canada. All passports and cards are valid. Besides the tourist card, is there anything else he needs to get to go on vacation for 1 week?
January 20th, 2012 at 9:30 am
My fiance has a criminal record from 8 years ago. We have passports, but will his past cause us to be turned away in Cuba?