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How To Get A Cuban Tourist Card or Visa (2024 Update)

Americans traveling to Cuba today are required to get a Cuba Tourist Card—also called a Tourist Visa—in almost all cases. The Cuba Tourist Card is not part of the US travel rules for Cuba, which require you to pick a legal travel category . Instead, it’s a requirement of the Cuban government for all travelers arriving on the island. 

It’s an easy formality to take care of, but it is essential. During your trip, be sure to treat your Cuban Tourist Card as you would your passport, you'll need it when you leave to return home.

The Cuba Tourist Card is required by the Cuban government and applies to almost anyone visiting Cuba from abroad. But how do you know which one you need? Where can you get it and how much will it cost? 

Read on for up-to-date information on how to get a Cuban Tourist Card in 2024. 

Want help planning your Cuba adventure? Get the help of a Cuban local to design an unforgettable itinerary for your trip. 

Table of Contents: How To Get A Cuban Tourist Card

Who needs a cuban tourist card, the difference between pink and green tourist cards, where to get the cuba tourist visa, flying from the united states, flying from mexico, canada, and other countries.

• Contacting Your Embassy
• Replacing Your Tourist Card

Other Requirements for Cuba Travel

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Travelers from every country, including the United States, need a Cuban Tourist Card to visit the island. The Cuba Tourist Card allows travelers to remain in Cuba for 30 days , and after arrival can be renewed for an additional 30 days. 

The only exceptions are for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belarus, Benin, Bosnia, China, Dominica, Grenada, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Mongolia, Namibia, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Serbia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Travelers from these countries can visit Cuba without a Tourist Card. 

Travel to Cuba under the Support for the Cuban People category still requires a Cuba Tourist Card, in addition to compliance with U.S. travel regulations.

Travelers visiting Cuba with a specific purpose, like business activities, family visits, or journalism may need to apply for a specific visa and should contact the closest Cuban embassy or consulate. 

There are two different types of Tourist Cards and it’s important to purchase the correct one. Which card a traveler needs depends on the country they are flying to Cuba from (the last airport you stopped at).

The pink Tourist Card is for travelers arriving from the United States, and the green card is for travelers arriving from any other country. The green cards are less expensive than pink cards, which range from $50-$100 USD. 

It doesn't matter what country your passport is from or what country you were originally traveling from. Your card color depends on the last place you depart from before arriving in Cuba. You will not be able to board a flight from the US to Cuba with a green Tourist Card . 

Confused? Consider messaging a local travel planner for answers to all of your questions. 

Travelers can purchase the Cuba Tourist Visa online, or they can get it through their airline, travel agent, tour company, or the Cuban embassy nearest to them. 

Buying your Tourist Card online allows you to skip the lines for Tourist Cards at the airport (especially important if you have a connecting flight to Cuba).

Several U.S. airlines now offer direct flights from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, and New York to Cuba. Travelers flying from the United States to Cuba have several options for where to purchase their Cuba Tourist Visa.

Purchase Online : Travelers can buy the Cuba Visa online and have it conveniently shipped to them ahead of their trip. Some travelers prefer to purchase the visa ahead of time online to avoid any hassles or last-minute issues on departure day.

For travelers arriving from the U.S. who need the pink card, we recommend using Online Tourist Card for the best rates. Online Tourist Card ships cards anywhere in the contiguous US via UPS, and there are many shipping options to choose from. 

Purchase Through Your Airline : Most U.S. airlines provide a way for travelers to purchase the Cuba Tourist Card at the airport on the day of departure, during the check-in process, or at the departure gate. 

Pricing varies depending on the airline, but typically the cost is less than ordering it online because there are no shipping fees. It’s important to check with your airline to confirm that this option is available. 

Through Travel Agents and Tour Operators : If you are using a travel agent or joining an organized tour, your agent or tour operator will often include the Cuba Tourist Visa in the total price. We recommend checking before departure to ensure you have everything you need.

If your final airport before arriving in Cuba is Mexico, Canada, or any other country, you will need to purchase the green Cuba Tourist Card. 

Even if you are a U.S. citizen, if your final stop before arriving in Cuba is outside of the United States, you will need the green Tourist Card.  

You can purchase the green tourist card online in advance. We recommend using Easy Tourist Card , which ships anywhere in the world via DHL. (There is only one shipping option.)

From Mexico : If you’re flying from Mexico to Cuba then you can buy the green Cuban Tourist Card in Cancun or Mexico City. You can do this near check-in or at the boarding gate. They are typically around $25.

From Canada : If you’re traveling from Canada , your airline may provide the green Tourist Card with your ticket. But make sure to double-check beforehand. 

From Panama : The Cuba Tourist Card is available on-site at the Panama City Airport. Copa Airlines, which runs flights from Panama City to Cuba, does not sell Cuba Tourist Cards online. However, it’s easy to purchase online and have it shipped to you in advance using a service like Easy Tourist Card . 

By Cruise Ship: Due to the June 2019 Cuba travel restrictions , American cruise ships are no longer allowed to sail to Cuba.

Contacting your Embassy

You can also purchase Cuban Tourist Cards through Cuban Embassies, but many travelers complain about slow response times for email and phone messages. Prices vary by country and embassy, and it’s often more of a hassle than using an online service, purchasing through your airline, or picking up a card at the airport. 

Replacing your Tourist Card

If you lose your Cuban Tourist Card, you must replace it before you will be allowed to depart Cuba. When you go to the airport, explain that you have lost your card. You may have to pay for a replacement. Give yourself some extra time, and expect to have to answer questions. 

It’s not the end of the world, but you’ll end up wasting a little time dealing with Cuba’s bureaucracy instead of enjoying a day exploring and experiencing Cuba's awesome things to do . To avoid a huge hassle, keep your Tourist Card tucked into your U.S. passport . Also, be sure to carry your passport with you at all times, a Cuba travel safety best practice.

Yes, as an American, you should make sure that when planning a trip to Cuba, you have all of the necessary documents. Here’s what you will need to do:

Pick Your Travel Category - You’ll need to choose a travel category that fits with your planned activities for the trip. Learn about the different categories Americans can use for their travel to Cuba.

Make an Itinerary - Your itinerary serves as proof upon return that you’ve complied with the guidelines of the travel category you chose. 

Health Insurance - You are required to purchase Cuban health insurance before entering Cuba, but if you're flying from the U.S., check with your airline to see if the insurance is included in your ticket purchase. If not, you can purchase it beforehand or at the airport when you land, before passing customs.

Health Declaration Form - This form is required to monitor and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Planning a trip to Cuba can be complicated.  At the end of the day, no one knows a place  like the people who live there . Local knowledge can always enrich a trip, but it’s especially helpful when there are legal restrictions involved. 

Rules for Americans are complicated — and ever-changing — and require extra research. That’s why we set up travelers with Cuban locals — so that they could help travelers through the process. 

Plus, travelers then get tons of local advice about what to do, see, eat, and explore once they arrive. 

All of this information can be difficult to find online. But when you talk to a local who actually lives in Cuba, they can help guide you through current travel restrictions. Plus, they can answer your questions so you know what your options are, and can make the best decisions for what works for you. 

Not only can our Cuban trip planners design a trip that fits your travel style, but they’ll also design one that matches your budget and interests. Plus, they have inside expertise will make navigating travel much easier than if you go it alone. 

Ready to have a local plan your trip to Cuba?  Connect with a local today to learn more.

Start Planning Now : Don’t dally! Things in Cuba book up fast. As a limited number of businesses advertise online, everyone is looking at the same resources. It is best to have one of our  local travel experts   arrange your trip. They will use their connections to secure accommodations, restaurants, tours, transportation, and more. You won’t have to worry about the headache of everything filling up before you arrive.  

Decide When To Go : Do you want to see a certain festival? Avoid hot temperatures? Miss the rain?   Plan your timeline wisely !

Book Your Flight : Spend time researching your flights before booking anything. If you are traveling from the United States, many airlines are now fly directly into Cuba. But there are some benefits to flying in from another country, like   Mexico . 

Find a Casa Particular : Forget about hotels in Cuba — they are overpriced and dingy. Staying with a local family in a   casa particular   will provide the most comfortable and immersive trip.

Decide Where You're Going : Havana is intoxicating, but there are plenty of other parts of the island to see. Consider traveling to cities like Trinidad or Viñales. Our   Heroes  can suggest cities that are worthwhile to visit during your trip.

Start Practicing Spanish : If you don’t speak any Spanish, you may find it difficult to navigate during your trip. If you have time, start brushing up on some basic phrases. It will be much appreciated by locals you meet. 

Figure Out Your Money Situation :  Cash  is king in Cuba. ATMs are difficult to find, and they do not take US cards. Plan on bringing enough cash to last your entire trip — yes, your   entire   trip. Be safe about where you store it. Don’t keep it in one place, and never carry all of it on you at once.

Get your Tourist Card / Visa : The Cuban government requires you to buy a  Cuban Tourist Card  to enter Cuba (not actually a  visa , though the two words are sometimes used interchangeably). The easiest way to get your Cuban Tourist Card is online in advance through sites like  Online Tourist Card , but you can also buy one from your airline (contact your air carrier to find out where an how to purchase).

Prepare to Disconnect : The   internet   is basically nonexistent in Cuba…and it is better that way! Consider this your digital detox. Let your work and family know you will be mostly out of reach.

Check out our articles on getting a Cuba General License and how you can still travel to Cuba . Then, start preparing for your Cuba adventure .

• Connect With a Local to Plan Your Trip
• You Can Still Travel to Cuba: 2024 Update
• New Cuba Travel Policy Updates
• Independent Havana Tours

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• How to Fill Out the Cuba Visa Tourist Card - Tarjeta del Turista

Filling Out a Cuba Visa Tourist Card - Tarjeta del Turista

If you have a trip to Cuba coming up, you are likely gathering all the documents you need to enter the country seamlessly. Travelers to Cuba require a visa, also known as a Cuban Tourist Card. If you are flying from the USA, the U.S. air carrier will have these visas available for sale in the boarding area, at a price ranging from $50-$100. It’s also legal to fly through another country like Canada or Mexico. In that case you can also obtain the visas at the airport.  For your convenience, Cuba Unbound is also able to provide these for a fee.

Below is a photo of the “Visa – Tarjeta del Turista.”  Read this carefully because if you make a mistake, you will have to purchase another visa.

A step by step guide to filling out a Cuban tourist visa card - Tarjeta del Turista:

*Please note that you will need this tourist visa to enter and leave Cuba. 

Fill out your last name on the first line.

Fill out your first name on the second line.

Fill in the requested information such as date of birth above the indicated space for day, month, and year.

Fill in your passport number 

For citizenship, citizens of the United States should just put “USA”

*Note: If you make a mistake on the left side, and it is minor, just repeat in the same on the right side.  

On the back you will see a stamp from ROW Sea Kayak Adventures.  This is our company that has an agreement with the Consulate of Cuba to purchase these tourist cards.

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Trip Introduction: Havana and Varadero, Cuba via Westjet Airlines.

  Posted on November 22, 2021 By World Traveller 73

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The Caribbean country of Cuba has always been an interesting travel proposition. As one of the few countries in the world still to identify as communist, it’s always been on my list as a travel destination that I had yet to realize. After being able to tag onto a girls’ trip, I was able to accompany MrsWT73 and her friends for a week of exploring Cuba.

Trip Introduction: Havana and Varadero, Cuba via Westjet Airlines.

Trip background:.

Every year, Mrs WT73 gets herself a kitchen pass and takes a girls trip to Las Vegas or another sunny destination with her friends. This year, in honour of celebrating an especially round birthday celebration in the group, it was decided to go to Cuba for a week to change up the scenery. Surprisingly, I was asked: would I be interested in tagging along to see what Cuba was like? Sure !

Part of my motivation for taking this trip was to see what Cuba would be like before it opened up to general travel. At the time of this trip, the tourism Visa restrictions were lessening with the United States in the twilight of Barack Obama’s term in the fall of 2016, and it wouldn’t be long before one of the largest markets in the first world would be on Cuba’s doorstep. Although a country doesn’t change overnight, it would be a great opportunity to see the country.

As it turned out, there was a stunning political upset against Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton that would land Republican President Donald Trump as president for the next term. This would undue many of the more liberal Democratic policies under Obama’s administration. The country would not end up seeing the opening that many Cuban’s aspired to see.

Trip Planning and Constructing the Trip:

The country of Cuba isn’t open for regular travel for citizens of the United States unless they meet certain categories under humanitarian purposes. Although there are some exceptions, it is difficult to book a commercial flight between the United States and Cuba.

Many Canadians visit Cuba on vacation tourist packages. This particular trip was arranged wholly through Westjet Vacations – the carriers vacation package program from Canada’s second most popular carrier. In these cases, the flights overfly the United States without any direct stops on the way to Cuba.

Tickets purchased through the Canadian operators’ program automatically come with a Cuban Tourist Card which is required at immigration in order to enter the country. Some carriers sell tourist cards and if you’re approaching Cuba from Latin America or Europe, it’s worth inquiring whether your ticket includes a Cuban’ Tourist Card.

The week in Cuba, including round trip Westjet flights Vancouver (Abbotsford – Calgary. – Varadero) , a coach transfer from the Varadero Airport to the hotel, and 7 days all inclusive in Cuba, cost $1,099 plus $94.79 in taxes, totalling $1,193.79 CAD ($966 USD) per person on a two person sharing basis. I can’t imagine a week’s holiday with airfare getting much cheaper than this. We were able to credit our short Abbotsford – Calgary flights to AAdvantage Program. However, due to terms and conditions relating to the embargo of the United States doing business with Cuba, we were unable to get any frequent credit for our Calgary – Varadero flights with the AAdvantage program.

I didn’t pick any of the hotels in this report (or flights) so it’s strictly a report on what we found in Cuba without any miles strategy.

This post is one chapter on our trip to the isolated country of Cuba. This trip was planned through Westjet Vacations. For more information on how this trip was booked, please see our trip introduction here. For other parts of the trip, please see this index.

If you enjoyed this post, please follow us here or on social media through Facebook , Twitter or Instagram for more travel tips and hacks on how to “Upgrade Your Travels”.

Read More from This Trip

• Trip Introduction: Havana and Varadero, Cuba via Westjet Airlines
• Westjet Airlines: Abbotsford – Calgary
• Westjet Airlines: Calgary – Varadero
• Ocean Varadero El Patriarca, Varadero, Cuba
• Commercial Shopping in Communist Cuba
• Overland Travel: Varadero to Havana, Cuba
• Landing into New Havana, Cuba
• Climbing on Havana’s Most Famous Fort and Stepping into Old Havana, Cuba
• Tackling the Four Squares of Old Havana, Cuba
• Westjet Airlines: Varadero – Calgary
• Westjet Airlines: Calgary – Abbotsford

We ended up having an interesting trip with a great opportunity to see one of the world’s more interesting countries that is ripe in new travel experiences to discover.

If you’ve visited Cuba, how did you go about getting there ?

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Cuban Tourist Cards: Ultimate Guide, From A Pro [2024]

If you’re planning on traveling to Cuba, know this: almost every visitor to Cuba needs what’s known as a Cuban tourist card – or a Cuban tourist visa .  But what exactly are the requirements for getting the Cuban tourist card, and how can travelers get it?

As a long-time Cuba visitor turned expat, I’ve been through the process of getting the Cuba tourist card many times – certainly more than I’d care to count! Read on for the easiest and quickest ways to get your tourist card for Cuba (including how to get your Cuba tourist card online !) – and why you shouldn’t expect to get a Cuba tourist card on arrival.

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Cuba Tourist Card

The Cuban tourist card is a document required by the Cuban government for all travel to Cuba . The Cuban tourist card is also known as the Cuban tourist visa or even as a Cuban travel card, and is a document that travelers must fill out with their basic personal information and passport information prior to arriving in Cuba.

Many people also refer to the tourist card for Cuba as a tourist visa . While it does function similarly to a visa, you do not need to apply for the Cuban tourist card with the government or at the embassy before your visit, as you might with other tourist visas.

Cuba Entry Requirements

The Cuban tourist card is one of several entry requirements for Cuba . Travelers must have a physical tourist card in their possession when they arrive on the island.

Airline workers will check passengers as they board their flight to Cuba, and those traveling without a Cuban passport or other type of Cuban visa (ex: a journalism visa, permanent residency, etc.) will be required to show their tourist card before boarding.

When passing through immigration upon entering the country, they’ll keep half of the card for their records. The other half of the Cuban tourist card should be saved for your exit from the country when you hand it over to immigration before boarding your flight.

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Types of Cuban Tourist Cards

There are two types of tourist cards – pink tourist cards and green tourist cards. If you’re arranging your tourist card beforehand, this is an important distinction to keep in mind and specify. EasyTouristCard offers both the pink tourist card and green tourist card options online.

Pink Tourist Card

Pink tourist cards are for travelers visiting Cuba who are traveling on a flight departing from the United States (regardless of the nationality of the traveler) . They generally cost anywhere from $50 to around $110 USD.

Green Tourist Card

Green tourist cards are for travelers visiting Cuba on flights from countries other than the United States. The cost of these green tourist cards is lower, generally between $20 and $50, though the cost can vary from airline to airline and even by city of flight departure.

Get Your Cuba Tourist Card Online:  EasyTouristCard

How To Get A Cuban Tourist Card

While travelers don’t need to apply for the Cuban tourist card at a Cuban embassy before their trip, they do need to get their hands on the tourist card Cuba requires of travelers before they land in the country.

There are several ways to get a Cuban tourist card before you depart for Cuba. The cost and convenience of each way to get a tourist card are different. These are the most common ways to get the Cuba travel card you’ll need:

• Get a Cuban tourist card online through the EasyTouristCard website ;
• Get a Cuban tourist card from the airline you’ll use to enter the country ;
• Get a Cuban tourist card from your nearest Cuban embassy .

Read on for all the details about each of these ways to get the Cuban tourist card; while we generally recommend travelers either purchase their Cuba tourist card in advance from EasyTouristCard or from their airline, it’s important to know how these processes work.

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Getting A Cuban Tourist Card Online

The Cuban government doesn’t currently offer an “e-visa” or digital-only option for obtaining a Cuban tourist card. You must obtain a physical Cuban tourist card.

However, EasyTouristCard offers Cuban tourist cards that can be ordered online and sent to your home. This is by far the easiest way to get the tourist card Cuba requires for travelers ahead of your trip! Pink tourist cards cost $109 and green tourist cards cost $40, plus shipping.

Once ordered, the tourist card arrives quickly at your house, freeing up your time before your flight to Cuba and making sure you have all you need before your trip. You also won’t have to navigate your airline’s policies and procedures for getting the tourist card either.

Getting A Cuban Tourist Card From Airlines

Each airline that flies to Cuba handles their process for Cuban tourist cards differently and charges different prices for their tourist cards. This makes for a kind of confusing process, though it’s easy enough to get your hands on a tourist card regardless of which airline you’re flying:

• American Airlines:  The Cuban tourist card from American Airlines costs $85 if purchased online through the airline prior to your flight or $125 if purchased at the airport during check-in or at your departure gate.
• Delta : The Cuban tourist card from Delta costs $85 and can be purchased during check-in or at your departure gate.
• Copa Airlines:  The Cuban tourist card from Copa Airlines costs either $20 or $30, depending on your departure airport.
• Air Canada:  Air Canada is an airline that includes the cost of the Cuba tourist card in the price of its ticket.  Tourist cards are distributed to passengers in-flight, along with the customs and immigration forms you’ll need when you arrive in Cuba.

Getting A Cuban Tourist Card From The Embassy

Tourist cards can also be purchased through Cuban embassies around the world. The embassy in your country will have precise instructions on their website about the details of the process – the cost and process for this vary from country to country.

Generally, we don’t recommend using this method to purchase a Cuban tourist card. I recommend keeping it simple and either ordering your tourist card from the EasyTouristCard online service or getting it through your airline! You’ll deal with much more bureaucracy and potential delays when working directly with the embassy or consulate.

Travel Insurance

Cuba requires that all travelers have proof of a comprehensive travel insurance policy in order to enter the country. Check out our guide to travel insurance for Cuba for more details. We recommend these brands for Cuba travel insurance:

• Visitors Coverage : Coverage for Cuba travel available to citizens of all countries, though not currently available to residents of New York and Maryland in the United States.
• Insubuy : Coverage for Cuba travel available to citizens of all countries and states of the United States.

Cuban Tourist Card Cost

The tourist card for Cuba varies in cost. Pink tourist cards (for those traveling from the United States) generally cost $50-110 USD, and green tourist cards (for those traveling from any other country) generally cost $20-50.

EasyTouristCard offers Cuban tourist cards that can be ordered online and sent to your home; pink tourist cards cost $109, and green tourist cards cost $40, plus shipping.

Alternatively, get your Cuban tourist card by purchasing it from the airline you’ll use to enter the country. Below you’ll find the cost of tourist cards from some major airlines that offer international flights to Cuba.

• American Airlines : $85 online in advance or $125 at the airport before departure;
• Delta : $85 at the airport
• Copa Airlines : $20 or $30 for the green tourist card, depending on the city and country of departure;
• Air Canada : The tourist card is offered at no additional cost and is included in the ticket price of your flight.

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Don’t think about traveling to Cuba without a good  VPN (Virtual Private Network) . Using a VPN while connecting to the internet is an easy way to keep your personal information safe from hackers and trackers.  We’ve used  NordVPN  for years and couldn’t recommend it more – it’s a must for safety online, especially in Cuba. 

Cuban Tourist Cards – FAQ

Can i get a cuban tourist card on arrival.

While it is possible to purchase a Cuban tourist card on arrival in Cuba, it is not likely that you’ll need to – airlines simply will not let you board a flight to Cuba without a tourist card in hand. Don’t count on waiting until you’re in Cuba to make this purchase!

The easiest ways to get a Cuban tourist card are through the EasyTouristCard website ahead of time or directly through your airline.

How Long Does a Cuban Tourist Card Last?

The Cuban tourist card is valid for a 90-day stay in Cuba for most travelers . Once you arrive in Cuba, there are options to extend your tourist stay if you’d like to stay in Cuba even longer . This will require adjusting your status at a local immigration office; it’s not a challenging process, though it will require waiting in some lines.

Do I Need a Visa to Cuba?

Confusingly, the Cuban tourist card is also known as the Cuban tourist visa. Yes, the Cuban tourist card and the Cuban tourist visa are the exact same document!

Most travelers don’t have to actually apply for the Cuban tourist card or Cuban tourist visa with their country’s Cuban embassy in advance of their trip unless they’re from a select few Asian or African countries . The vast majority of travelers to Cuba can simply purchase their Cuban tourist card from the EasyTouristCard website ahead of time or directly through their airline.

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6 replies to this topic

Thanks very much for confirming. Westjet web info and Customer Service is a little scant.

Like you send WestJet website is not much help

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Cuba Tourist Board of Canada

• REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIANS PASSENGERS TRAVELING TO CUBA (updated as of Nov 2, 2023)
• Travelling from Canada to Cuba, you just need a valid Canadian passport, if your passport is from another country, you need your Canadian resident card or a work or study permit that includes a multiple-entry permit attached to your passport. For Cuba, you need the tourist card (the tourist card is included in your plane ticket and is issued by the airline on board)
• All passengers arriving to Cuba from a direct flight from Canada, do not need to present a vaccination passport.
• Medical insurance is required for Cuba, medical insurance must cover any type of medical emergency including COVID-19, so in case of a medical emergency the tourist is responsible for paying the costs, for this reason, Cuba suggests having medical insurance for all types of medical emergencies including covid. If you are unable to obtain insurance in Canada, you can purchase medical insurance in Cuba at the airport or visit www.cubatravel.cu. For more information on what the insurance includes, contact the representative at the Insurance desk at the airport in Cuba.
• Since January 1, 2022, travelers must complete the customs and health declaration form, this is done online and the website to visit is: https://www.dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu . All travelers must complete this information online 48 hours before traveling to Cuba. Once the form is completed, you will receive a QR code by email. You must show an electronic or printed version of the QR code to the authorities upon arrival. If you have any problems and you can't fill out the form online because you don't have internet access, the printed form will be available on arrival at the airport in Cuba to fill it out.
• CURRENCY: The local currency is the Cuban Peso (CUP). The convertible peso has been discontinued and is no longer accepted in Cuba. US and CAD dollars are  accepted anywhere in Cuba.  At tourist areas which includes hotels, restaurants and shopping malls, payment is only accepted with debit/visa cards or visa / mastercard credit cards from Canadian banks . Customers who do not have a credit card can buy a prepaid card in Cuba at the airport or at any money exchange kiosks at hotels . Payments outside the tourist areas are all in Cuban pesos (CUP); We recommend exchanging Canadian dollars for pesos as needed and only if you plan to travel OUTSIDE of tourist areas, since you will not be able to change the remaining pesos into Canadian dollars at the end of the holiday.

For additional information, please contact Cuba Tourist Board at:

E-mail: [email protected] TL : 416 362 0700

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Thanks very much for confirming. Westjet web info and Customer Service is a little scant.

Like you send WestJet website is not much help

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So yes the TC will be provided.

Yes! Tourist card is provided to all passengers . It is included in your ticket price.

That - too lol.

You will get your tourist visa inflight to fill out unless things have changed with WJ.

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WestJet Group CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech, today concluded his inaugural visit to Atlantic Canada in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where he was joined by key stakeholders and community members to discuss the Group’s expanding presence across the region. Von Hoensbroech highlighted the WestJet Group’s renewed commitment to the region, as exhibited by network enhancements unfolding across the province’s key airports this summer, including; increased east-to-west domestic air service seamlessly connecting Canadians from coast-to-coast, and enhanced leisure service, accomplished through the resumption of seasonal transatlantic service to London (Gatwick) and increased north to south air service providing access to popular sun destinations in the winter.

“We have heard loud and clear from both the city and the province on the importance of the WestJet Group’s presence in the region. We are committed to leveraging our aircraft to further enhance Atlantic Canada’s accessibility through thoughtful and targeted air connections, facilitating critical domestic, leisure and global air links to St. John’s and the broader province,” said von Hoensbroech.

In his remarks, von Hoensbroech provided a comprehensive overview of the WestJet Group’s ongoing investments in Newfoundland and Labrador, demonstrating confidence in the airline’s future presence in supporting the region:

Transatlantic flights reconnecting Newfoundland and Labrador to the world

Elevating its growth strategy, the WestJet Group has reached significant milestones, bolstering the province’s network in 2024:

• May 1, 2024, the WestJet Group restarted the highly anticipated service between St. John’s and London (Gatwick), providing the community with non-stop service to one of Europe’s most popular global travel hubs, filling the largest air access gap for the province.
• This summer, St. John’s will gain a 35 per cent increase in seat capacity, as a result of the WestJet Group’s investments, compared to 2023.
• The WestJet Group will operate 36 weekly flights out of St. John’s International Airport, during peak summer this year, a 20 per cent increase in total weekly flights, compared to 2023.
• The WestJet Group will return service to Deer Lake this spring, with new non-stop seasonal service to Calgary on May 18, 2024 and the restart of service to Toronto on May 16, 2024.

The WestJet Group fulfills promise to satisfy demand through network schedule

The WestJet Group continues to elevate the province’s air connectivity by delivering the following network enhancements:

• In alignment with the airline’s strategy, the WestJet Group is providing St. John’s with convenient access to popular leisure destinations, including year-round connectivity to Orlando, Florida and extended seasonal service to Tampa, Florida.
• Ensuring St. John’s remains well-connected to Western Canada, the WestJet Group will provide St. John’s with year-round connectivity to WestJet’s global hub in Calgary, where guests are one flight away from an expansive list of international destinations, including Seoul, South Korea and Tokyo, Japan. · This year, the WestJet Group will provide direct connectivity to twelve unique destinations out of St. John’s, including four domestic destinations, two transborder destinations, five popular sun destinations, along with a transatlantic connection to London.
• As an integral part of the WestJet Group, Sunwing will provide non-stop access to five key sun destinations, including Montego Bay, Cancun, Cayo Coco, Matanzas and Punta Cana from three critical communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, including, St. John’s, Deer Lake and Gander in 2024.

This map reflects WestJet Group capacity comprising WestJet and Sunwing Airlines service.

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“Newfoundland and Labrador has found an excellent partner in WestJet. As a Government, we have worked hard to build air access to our province and WestJet has risen to the occasion, reestablishing a direct route to Europe with the St. John’s – London Gatwick route and expanding its offerings on the east and west coasts. Thank you to CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech and the entire WestJet team,” said Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey,  Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.

“Air access is critical to Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy. Our tourism and hospitality industry relies heavily on the ability to get visitors to our province. WestJet’s continued commitment to working with us and our airport partners to expand service to the province has made a significant impact on our ability to grow visitation to Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Recreation.

“We are pleased to welcome WestJet CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech, to Newfoundland and Labrador”, said Dennis Hogan, Chief Executive Officer of the St. John’s International Airport Authority. “Coinciding with the resumption of non-stop service to London-Gatwick earlier this week, Alexis’ engagement with community stakeholders and overview of WestJet’s strategic vision reaffirms their commitment to our market.”

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