Essential Requirements for Traveling to Cuba
To travel to Cuba, make sure to prepare the following:
- E-Visa was previously a Cuban tourist card: Apply for your E-Visa Cuba online. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from your travel date to Cuba and three months from your departure date from Cuba.
- Travel Insurance: Obtain travel insurance that includes coverage for medical assistance in Cuba. You can choose any insurance provider that covers Cuba. For example, JustTravelCover provides travel insurance for Cuba; for more information, please check out JustTravelCover, voted the best Travel Insurance Provider for 2023. Use code “BFJTC14″ for a 14% discount—valid until 2 December 2024—or “JGFT10” for a 10% discount on your first purchase at any time. Look
- If you have insurance through your bank, contact them to confirm their policies cover Cuba.
- Accommodation: Book your first night’s accommodation before you arrive in Cuba.
- Flights: To comply with travel regulations to Cuba, you must possess confirmed flight bookings for both inbound and outbound journeys. Please ensure your travel arrangements comply with this mandate before your trip.
- Advance Passenger Information Form and E-Visa: Complete the Advance Passenger Information form (also known as the Health Declaration form) online within six days before you arrive in Cuba using the link we provide after completing your E-Visa Application. Access the form here: https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio (note: Cuba Visa UK will send you a link with your E-Visa code to complete the mentioned form). We recommend using Browser Google Chrome.
- To complete the form provided, you need some additional information. One required detail is the province in which your hotel or Casa is situated. Reviewing your hotel’s or Casa’s address will provide the necessary information. For instance, if your hotel is located in Varadero, it falls under the province of Matanzas.
- Another helpful tip for completing the Advanced Passenger Information form is to fill in only what you need, no institution number, for example, if you are going on holiday.
Like travellers from any other country, travellers from the USA to Cuba can apply for an E-visa online. However, they must follow the USA travel regulations; please see this page for passengers travelling from or to the USA.
This Essential requirement for Traveling to Cuba could be overlooked, so please follow this information for a smooth trip.
For up-to-date information, visit the FCO Travel Advice page. For additional information about travelling to Cuba, please read our frequently asked questions on Cuba travel.
