Documents needed to travel to Cuba: Passport and Visa

Discover the necessary documents so that you can travel to Cuba such as a passport, visa or other similar documents.

Some of the most common requirements that are necessary when entering Cuba and that are required of all tourists are: Passport, visa or visa and medical insurance.

Do I need to have a passport to travel to Cuba?

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One of the documents you will need to enter Cuba is a passport, the validity of which must last at least 6 months once your trip begins. You must keep your passport with you throughout your stay on the island, and if it is lost you must notify immigration or the embassy of your native country. Sending your personal data: name, address, contact telephone number, etc. Then you can get a copy, but not before having paid the corresponding fee.

Is a visa or visa necessary to travel to Cuba?

The Tourist Visa is an essential document that you will need to enter Cuba. This document is mandatory unless you have Cuban nationality. All airlines will check that the necessary documentation is in order before boarding the plane.

The Visa is valid for about 90 days, which may be extended for another 90 days, as long as the end of your stay in Cuba is recreational.

The data with which the visa will be covered must be the same data that appears in your passport.

Is medical insurance mandatory to enter Cuba?

Medical insurance is another of the essential documents to enter Cuba. Insurance is mandatory to enter the country and you must present your medical insurance policy at customs before entering the country, without it you will not be allowed entry.

If when you arrive at customs you do not present any medical insurance and you want to enter the country, you will be forced to take out a policy with the state insurance company.

Is it necessary to have a return ticket to enter Cuba?

Another requirement that you must meet to enter Cuba is to have your ticket with a return date to your country of origin or another country.

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✓ Disseminate Cuba, its culture and its heritage.
✓ Promote sustainable tourism.
✓ Support the local economy, prioritizing direct contact with Cuban agencies.
✓ Offer budgets without commitment and without cost, from the hand of Cuban experts.

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