A few words of advice Immigration agents may request an itinerary when you return, so let our experts plan the right trip for you. If you wish to go on an optional excursion, please consider booking and paying prior to departure, as U S Credit Cards cannot be used in Cuba.
The U S Embassy in Cuba pagesCalzada between L and M Streets,
Vedado,
Havana, Cuba
Telephone: +(53)(7) 839-4100
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(53)(7) 839-4100 and dial 1 to speak with the emergency operator
Fax: (+53) 7839-4247
acshavana@state.gov
Some helpful links to review now, and info to keep with you
State Department Travel - Country Information - Cuba (hyperlink to website)
State Department - Cuba Information
State Department Traveler's Checklist
Apply early for a passport, or renew your old one. It should be valid for at least six months after you return home, and needs to have two or more blank pages. Otherwise, some countries may not let you enter. Check all family members’ passports because those for adults are valid for 10 years, but children’s passports only for five. U.S. citizens must use a U.S. passport to leave and come back to the United States. Get a letter from your doctor for medications you are bringing. Some countries have strict laws, even against over-the-counter medications, so read about your destination before you go.Make two photocopies of all your travel documents in case of emergency. Leave one copy with a trusted friend or relative at home and carry the other separately from your documents in case of loss or theft.With very few exceptions, U.S. credit and debit cards do not currently work in Cuba. Please bring enough cash to last your entire trip. U.S. Dollars can be exchanged into Cuban convertible currency (CUC) at most airports, hotels, and exchange houses.
