Cuban Customs
Discover how the customs system works in Cuba and the luggage you can take on your trip
The functions of customs in Cuba are various, such as the protection of Cuban citizens, Cuban industry and the environment. They also seek to fulfill objectives such as the fight against illicit activities such as smuggling, drug trafficking or terrorism, for all this different controls are applied to people and goods that enter or leave Cuba.
There may be customs controls at any point that serves as an entry or exit to Cuba, either by air, such as airports, or by sea, such as ports.
At the time of your entry into Cuba, customs will require several requirements, which are:
Health insurance policy.
Passport with at least six months of validity before its expiration.
Visa or tourist card issued less than 60 days before the trip.
Return ticket to your country of origin or another country.
A lodging address.
What items are allowed by Cuban customs?
At the time of your entry into Cuba, you will be allowed to enter the country with your personal effects, as well as your clothes, computer, mobile phone, sports equipment ... You will also be allowed to enter gifts up to the value of 1287 CUP, however the rest of the articles are subject to a customs tax, the maximum of which is 25,750 CUP.
What items are prohibited when entering Cuba?
The items that are prohibited and will be seized upon your entry to Cuba are items such as: drugs, narcotics, weapons, pornography of any kind, and any object that could endanger the physical integrity of Cuban citizens.
When should I make a customs declaration?
You must make a declaration at customs whenever you carry items that you decide to import to Cuba permanently, in this case you must fill out a Customs Declaration for travelers. In case you decide to enter the country with an amount of money greater than 5000 USD, or its similar in another currency, you must also make the Customs Declaration.
What restrictions are there to remove items from Cuba?
At the time of your departure from Cuba you can export the following items without any problem:
A box of cigars, up to 50, tax free.
$ 5,000 in cash.
A maximum of three bottles of liquor.
A maximum of 200 cigarettes.
There are articles such as works of art which are linked to the island's cultural heritage and without the relevant documentation you will not be able to leave the country. If your idea is to buy art items, you must obtain an official seal, and in case the place where you buy the object does not provide you with the seal, you must obtain it at the National Registry of Cultural Assets, which is located in Havana. 17th street, number 1009 and has a schedule from 9:00 to 12:00 from Monday to Friday. You will be able to return after 24 hours once the application has been delivered to collect the certificate.
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