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Cuba: Essential Destination Advice

Cuba is a unique and very special destination. However, the service levels can be different from what we experience in the UK and it is very important that clients approach their visit to the Caribbean recognising this fact. Our staff will be more than happy to answer your questions on this matter.

Do I need any special paperwork?

Your 10-year passport must be valid for at least six months from the day of return to the UK. If the name you have given us on the booking form is different to that shown on your passport due to marriage, you must bring your marriage certificate with you or otherwise obtain a new passport. THE NAME ON YOUR FLIGHT TICKET MUST AGREE WITH THE NAME ON YOUR PASSPORT for obvious security reasons and Havanatour cannot be held responsible for any delays or costs resulting from failure to meet these requirements.

A tourist visa is compulsory for entry to Cuba and is valid for 30 days from the day of arrival. One for each person will be forwarded with your documents together with instructions on completion, which is very straightforward. Any mistakes made whilst completing the visas will necessitate further cards being sent to you at a cost of 15.00 each. Please ensure that the tourist visa is filled in before you depart, as it will be requested at check-in with your ticket and passport. The tourist visa is valid for 30 days from the date of arrival, and clients staying for longer than this may extend these locally with the help of our local representatives. If you are travelling to another country from Cuba and then returning, you will need another tourist visa in order to re-enter the country. Whilst you are in Cuba, you must retain the tear-off part of the visa given to you by customs, as it will be required on departure.

Please ensure you have the following documents in your hand luggage when you travel.

• Passport
• Completed tourist visa
• Airline tickets
• Hotel and transfer vouchers
• Insurance policy
• Wedding certificate if newly married or on honeymoon
• Money, travellers’ cheques and credit cards
• Driving licence if hiring a car
• Emergency telephone numbers.