Passports and Visas
A valid passport is required for to visit Cuba.
The passport must be valid for at least one month beyond the date of
your expected departure from Cuba. You must also carry a tourist
card (or visa), or a business or student visa. The tourist card is provided by the airline prior to arrival in Cuba.
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| Sample Tourist Card |
Health Insurance
Since May 1, 2010, travellers must present proof of health insurance in order to enter Cuba.
Upon arrival, travellers may be required to present an insurance
policy, insurance certificate, or medical assistance card valid for the
period of their stay in Cuba.
Those who do not have proof of insurance coverage may be required to
obtain health insurance from a Cuban insurance company when they arrive.
Although proof of Canadian provincial health insurance is sufficient for visitors to enter Cuba, your provincial plan may cover only part of the costs and will not pay the bill up-front, as required. It is therefore recommended that travellers purchase supplemental health insurance.
Although proof of Canadian provincial health insurance is sufficient for visitors to enter Cuba, your provincial plan may cover only part of the costs and will not pay the bill up-front, as required. It is therefore recommended that travellers purchase supplemental health insurance.
All health insurance policies are recognized, except those issued by U.S. insurance companies, as they cannot provide coverage in Cuba.
For additional details on this requirement, please consult the Embassy of Cuba in Canada.
What to Pack
Sunwing Vacations has available on their website a printable packing checklist. Don't forget your swimsuit or your sunscreen and you'll be just fine.
What to Pack
Sunwing Vacations has available on their website a printable packing checklist. Don't forget your swimsuit or your sunscreen and you'll be just fine.
