Travel Documents | Varadero, Cuba

Entry / Exit Requirements

The following information is indicative only and may change at any time. They are based on our personal experience as Canadians traveling to Cuba, and although the following also applies to citizens of most countries, always check with the Cuban embassy or consulate in your area or with your travel agent before planning a trip to Cuba. In addition, the following applies to foreigners entering Cuba by commercial aircraft and for tourism purposes, other requirements apply to people arriving to Cuba by boat or private plane, and people planning to work or study in Cuba.

Passport

Foreigners entering Cuba must hold a valid passport.

Cuban Tourist Card (tourist visa)

Foreigners entering Cuba for a tourist stay needs a Visa-Tarjeta del Turista. This tourist card is usually provided by airlines, travel agencies, or tour operators and included in the price of your trip, it's then given to you on board your flight to Cuba or at the airline counter during check-in. It can also be obtained, for a fee, at all Cuban airports and ports, as well as through Cuban embassies and consulates.

D’Viajeros – Advance Travel Information

Here’s a video on how to fill out the D’Viajeros online form
Since January 1, 2022, all travelers must complete a customs and health declaration form called D’Viajeros. Completing this form facilitates and speeds up entry procedures in Cuban airports and ports, and also contribute to easier border sanitary control. The D’Viajeros must be completed online 48 hours before traveling to Cuba, the website to visit is: www.dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu. Once the form is completed, you will receive a QR code via email. You must show an electronic or printed version of this QR code to the authorities upon arrival.

Proof of health insurance

Since 2010, all visitors to Cuba must have an insurance that covers medical expenses in order to enter the country. Travelers may be asked to provide proof of medical coverage valid for the entire period of their stay, in the form of an insurance policy, letter of attestation, insurance certificate, medical assistance card, or other. Travelers without medical insurance may be required to obtain one upon arrival through ASISTUR S.A. (www.asistur.cu), the Cuban travelers' aid company; they have an office in every Cuban Airport.

Return/onward ticket

You may be asked to show your return or onward ticket when entering Cuba.

Proof of financial solvency

Non-Cuban passport holders, especially travelers entering Cuba with air-only tickets (no prepaid accommodation), may have to show that they have sufficient funds to meet their financial needs for the duration of their stay.

Departure Tax

Since May 2015, the Cuban Departure Tax is no longer paid at destination when leaving Cuba. It's included in the price of your flight or vacation package.

For U.S. citizens and U.S. residents

For the latest information on Cuba travel restrictions, US sanctions against Cuba, regulations, OFAC license application, etc. please visit the US Department of Treasury webpage on Cuba Sanctions and their FAQ on Cuba Sanctions; or consult your travel agent.