DOCUMENTS AND VISAS

All travelers must have a passport in their name, with a validity date of at least 6 months.

Those traveling as tourists must have a tourist card or visa, which can be purchased at the consulates of the country they plan to travel to, or at travel agencies or airlines authorized for this purpose. The tourist card or visa is generally valid for one entry and one exit, and is valid for 30 days from the date of arrival.

Those traveling for business, studies, journalists on business or for extended stays must apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of their country of residence.

In the case of citizens born in Cuba (Non-Residents) traveling to Cuba must have a Cuban passport valid for at least 6 months, except for those who emigrated before 1971 who require a special visa, which they must apply for at the consulate of their country of residence.

Residents in the United States (not born in Cuba), must previously acquire the tourist card at the Cuban Interests Section in Washington or at a travel agency or airline authorized to sell it.

For more information related to visa procedures see the website of the Cuban Interests Section in the U.S.A. at:

https://misiones.cubaminrex.cu/es/eeuu/consulado-de-cuba-en-eeuu

U.S. law prohibits travel by U.S. citizens to Cuba, so they must apply for a license from their government. See regulations regarding travel by U.S. citizens to Cuba, issued by the U.S. Treasury and State Departments.

For further information, see

http://www.treas.gov/ofac/cubapage.html