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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 .

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Also, if worse comes to worse would we be able to purchase a tourist card once we arrive in Cuba? Thanks!

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That's a good point!

Tamara , you do have to fill out this form a couple days before your departure, Either print off a copy, have it on your phone, or do both .

https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio

Yes, thank you! I had heard about this as well.

Westjet agent 1 - not included, pointed me to a government of Canada link, that gave a very general answer. Flight operators may include it but nothing definitive, as per that web link. Agent told me to ask the Pearson airport if I could pay for it prior to flying out.

Pearson International Airport - called and explained the situation. They said nowhere in the airport do they issue Tourist cards for payment. Then put me on hold and spoke with the Westjet Kiosk, came back and said it's not included in the ticket. Asked me to call CBSA.

Call to CBSA - no clue, he was scratching his head and nothing conclusive came from the chat

Cuban Consulate - paid a personal visit, the visa officer asked me whether I'd done my homework as typically Tourist Cards are included in the cost of the ticket. Showed him my Westjet ticket and he just shook his head. Asked me to come back with my wife, as she needs to be in consulate with me with completed forms. Cost $23 per applicant. He concluded by saying he didn't want us to double pay for the Tourist Card, nice of him.

Westjet Agent 2 - on my drive back from the consulate, figured why not call Westjet again. This time ran into an agent that vehemently stated its included in the ticket and the conversation lasted 15 mins with her assuring me it's no big deal. Just show up, take the flight and fill the cards. As long I'm flying on a Canadian passport, that's all that's needed. When I told her about Agent 1's response, she dismissed her by calling her a possible trainee.

Westjet Agent 3 - with conflicting answers, my wife took it upon herself to clarify. Ran into an agent that told her it's not included. At this point the fit was ready to hit the shan.

Westjet Agent 4 - immediately called back and got another agent, this guy was patient, heard the story, took his time and then confirmed the following. It is included and shows up under $16 "YRI (Service Fee Carrier Imposed Miscellaneous)". They no longer issue a Tourist card on flight . As soon as you check in, Westjet transmits the information to the Cuban government. That takes care of the Tourist Card. He also asked us to fill the "Advance Travel Information" form 48 hrs before flying ( https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio ) for ease of travel to Cuba . When pressed to send me an email confirming this conversation, he declined but assured us the entire conversation is on the flight reservation call logs.

At this point, we will just forgo applying with the consulate. If this story isn't convincing enough and is clear as mud, visit the consulate in Etobicoke, take all flying adults with you, carry your passport, health insurance, hotel booking and flight tickets with 2 pictures of everyone that needs the card. Pay $23 pp and get the card the same day. Sadly, I've had multiple friends that visited Cuba in the past but everyone with vacation packages. Don't depend on them for answers. The internet is rife with half baked information that sends you into a rabbit hole which leaves you more confused than ever. Everyone has their 2 cents but it's YOU that's flying not them, and information yesterday might not be relevant today.

Good luck with your trip. We are flying into Varadero soom, heading out to Havana for a week, then back to Varadero last couple days before flying out.

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Cuba Tourist Card: 5 Ways to Get the Cuba Tourist Visa in 2023

If you go to Cuba for tourism, you almost certainly need a Cuba Tourist Card or Tourist Visa. But there is the green and the pink Tourist Visa, which one should you get? What if you are flying from the US?

This article will cover everything you need to know about the Cuba Tourist Visa, including how to apply for the right one, depending on where you are flying from.

What Is the Cuba Tourist Card?

The Cuba Tourist Card (“ Tarjeta del Turista “), also known as Cuba Tourist Visa, temporarily permits foreign nationals to visit Cuba for leisure.

If you travel to Cuba for non-tourism purposes, you will need a regular visa .

Who Needs a Cuba Tourist Card?

Almost everyone traveling to Cuba for tourism needs a Cuba Tourist Card (“Tarjeta del Turista”). The only countries exempt from the Cuba Tourist Card are 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.

How Long Can You Stay in Cuba With the Tourist Card?

The Cuba Tourist Card grants visitors a maximum stay of 90 days in Cuba. However, travelers can extend it to 180 days while on the island.

How Long Is the Cuba Tourist Card Valid For?

The Cuba Tourist Card does not expire before entering the country. Therefore, you can travel at any time after getting the visa.

Is the Cuba Tourist Card a Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visa?

The Cuba Tourist Card is a single-entry visa.

Pink or Green: What Cuba Tourist Visa Should You Get?

An interesting fact about Cuba is that Cuban Tourist Cards come in pink and green colors. The color depends on the country of origin you’re traveling from.

If you travel directly from the U.S. to Cuba, you’ll need a pink Cuban Tourist Card.

Travelers who fly to the island from a non-U.S. airport must bring a green Cuba Tourist Card. For example, if you are a Canadian flying to Cuba from the Toronto Pearson Airport, you need the green version.

Knowing the distinction between the two colors is easy, but knowing which one to buy can be trickier, especially if taking a multi-leg flight.

Before buying your card online, look at your itinerary and check the last airport you depart from: this airport determines which color card you need.

FYI: pink cards are pricier than green cards because of the rocky relationship between the U.S. and Cuba.

What Cuba Tourist Card Do You Need if Traveling From the U.S.?

If you fly to Cuba from the US, you’ll need a pink version of the Cuba Tourist Visa.

If you fly from a third country, you’ll need the green Tourist Card, even if you’re an American citizen!

Remember that the U.S. government has a few other stipulations for American travelers. For example, before you head to Cuba, you must declare a travel category, like Support for the Cuban People . It sounds tricky, but we promise that our article for Americans traveling to Cuba makes it easy.

What Are the Cuba Tourist Card Requirements?

The application process is easy, and you only need to fulfill a few requirements . Here’s what you need to get a Cuba Tourist Visa:

• Valid passport
• Application form
• Travel itinerary
• Travel health insurance (we recommend Insubuy for comprehensive travel medical insurance for Cuba )

If you only have the first two, you can still get started with your application. You’ll only need your itinerary and travel insurance when you arrive at the airport in Cuba.

How Much Does the Cuba Tourist Card Cost?

You can expect the Cuba Tourist Card to cost anywhere between $35 and $100 U.S. dollars, depending on where you get it. While the card’s price isn’t high, you may have to pay additional airline or shipping fees if you order it online.

Look at the section below for a more detailed price breakdown for each option.

How to Get a Cuba Tourist Card?

You can get the Cuba Tourist Visa online, from your airline or travel agency, or at the Cuban embassy in your country. There’s no right or wrong way, but you’ll probably find that some methods are easier or less expensive than others.

Here are the four ways to get a Cuba Tourist Card for your upcoming trip:

1. Buy it Online

This is by far the easiest way to get your Cuba Tourist Card. Sites like EasyTouristCard make ordering quick and convenient from the comfort of your home.

You can purchase it well ahead of time and have it mailed to your address within a week, so you don’t need to worry about picking it up at the last minute.

You’ll also be able to skip the Tourist Card line at the airport, so you have to stand in one less line before arriving in sunny Cuba.

2. Buy it From Your Airline

Some airlines allow you to purchase the Cuba Tourist Card directly from them. Every airline handles the Tourist Card process differently, so we recommend checking in with your airline of choice to ensure you’re on the same page.

Some airlines have you pick up your tourist card at the gate before boarding your flight, while others hand out the card mid-flight. If you need to pick up your card in person, pad in some extra time if there’s a line.

The cost of the Cuba Tourist Visa is usually bundled in with your flight, but the price itself (shown in USD) varies from airline to airline.

• American Airlines : $85.00 ($50.00 visa price + $35.00 processing fee). Buy your card online or at the gate in Miami before departure.
• Southwest : $75.00 ($50.00 visa price: + $25.00 processing fee). Order online or via phone and pick up your card at the Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) or Tampa (TPA) airport at the check-in or departure gate.
• Delta : $50.00. Purchased at the gate.
• Jet Blue : $50.00. Purchased from JetBlue at gateway airport.
• Air Canada : Passed out during the flight.
• United Airlines : $75.00 ($50 Visa price + $25 processing fee).

3. Buy it From Your Country’s Cuban Embassy or Consulate

This is the hardest way to buy the Cuba Tourist Visa since you have to go in person with the necessary paperwork . Price varies depending on the embassy, but you can expect to pay between $35 and $75 for the card.

4. Buy it from your travel agency

Traveling through an agency or tour company can be extremely helpful since they’ll take care of most of the details for you – as long as they’re reputable. Most travel agencies will bundle the Cuba Tourist Card into their existing Cuba travel packages.

5. Get it upon arrival

Technically, you can get the Cuba Tourist Visa at Havana Airport , or any other Cuban airport, for about $25 (you can’t purchase it in Cuban currency or U.S. dollars). However, you can’t even board your flight in most cases if you don’t have a Cuba Tourist Card.

If somehow you manage to get to Cuba without a card, prepare yourself for the experience of navigating the Cuban infrastructure, which could entail long lines, empty booths, and slow service. This will be a true test of your patience since you won’t be able to leave the airport until your Tourist Card is in hand.

Not Too Complicated, Right?

We hope this guide to getting the Cuba Tourist Card makes the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Bottom line: if your airline or travel agency didn’t include the Tourist Visa, it’s better to purchase it online. If you are flying from the US, get the pink one; if not, apply for the green one.

Have you recently traveled to Cuba with a Tourist Visa? Tell us about your experience in the comments below!

Essential Travel Logistics For Cuba

Cuban Tourist Card –  If your  Cuban Tourist Card (a.k.a Cuban Tourist Visa)  isn’t bundled into your airline ticket or travel package, buy it only through  EasyTouristCard . 

Travel Health Insurance –  Travel medical insurance is an entry requirement for Cuba, so you can’t skip it. Travelers can get travel health insurance for Cuba via  Insubuy . Travel protection benefits such as trip interruption and cancellation, baggage delay insurance, etc., are not required.

Essential Items to Pack –  Bring the essential travel necessities that you may not be able to get in Cuba:

• First aid kit
• Hand sanitizer
• Water bottle with filter
• Mosquito repellent
• Pin adapter (for Europeans)
• Travel guide
• Spanish-English phrasebook
• Suggested Reading: The Cubans: Ordinary Lives in Extraordinary Times

Read our complete packing list for Cuba .

Find Accommodations –  Find hotels or casas particulares (private accommodations) on Skyscanner , which lists thousands of accommodations available in Cuba.

Book Your Flight –  Book cheap flights to Cuba on Skyscanner , our favorite flight search engine to find deals on flights to Cuba.

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I am burundi citizen residing in saudi arabia, am willing to visit cuba but i can not buy online the cuba tourist card because they show me that the shipment is not possible. can you help me

Hello, About how long does it take for the online green visa to be approved?

i am citizen of Azerbaijan can I travel from US to Cuba or from Cuba to US?

Travelling to Cuba from Ontario, Canada with Air Transat. What is our process for the travel card? January 8, 2022

I am Singaporean. Flying to Havana via Paris. Do I need the tourist card?! Is it true that Singaporean exempted?

Watet bottle with filter ????

Can we not buy bottled water in Cuba??

yes you can, and some of your accommodations will arrange for it in advance. So, you just tell them how many bottles, and you pay your host

If I’m a citizen of the Philippines but traveling from the US, do I need to get a visa of Cuba?

Unfortunately, if you are traveling from the US, you will have to abide by the same rules as US citizens. So, you may consider a different route of travel.

Thank you – such a clear explanation, and the only one that answered every question for me!

I successfully made it to Cuba from Miami after years of doubts.

Can I use either the pink or green card ? I’m entering through jamaica and returning straight to the us

Hi, I have gone to the Cuba embassy in Mexico but surprisingly the visa they gave me is the same with the visa tourist after checking the one on your website here. Please are you sure they will allow me entry and will I still need to buy a cuba tourist card again. Your answer is greatly appreciated

Am a Nigerian tourist in Mexico, will I need a visa or just tourist card to go to Cuba from mexico, please kindly inform

Hi Adebisi, You will probably need a visa to Cuba. I would advise you to contact the Cuban embassy in Mexico to get a more accurate answer.

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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”.

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• 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.

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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

EVERY....occupied seat gets a card....

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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

EVERY....occupied seat gets a card....

• Currency 01:47
• Lenny's beach resto 01:41
• Etecsa SIM card from store 01:35
• strawberry night tour 01:32
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• Heading to Varadero 20:39
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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

EVERY....occupied seat gets a card....

• Currency 08:47
• Lenny's beach resto 08:41
• Etecsa SIM card from store 08:35
• strawberry night tour 08:32
• Telus Easy Roam issue in Holguín 07:11
• Plug adapter for playa Costa verde 07:09
• Gifts to bring 06:16
• Itinerary help and queries 06:11
• Heading to Varadero 03:39
• Considering long term stay at Cuban all inclusive 02:52
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• Iberostar Bella Costa or Sol Palmeras 23:47
• I need help with the DViajeros form 23:32
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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

EVERY....occupied seat gets a card....

• Currency 13:47
• Lenny's beach resto 13:41
• Etecsa SIM card from store 13:35
• strawberry night tour 13:32
• Telus Easy Roam issue in Holguín 12:11
• Plug adapter for playa Costa verde 12:09
• Gifts to bring 11:16
• Itinerary help and queries 11:11
• Heading to Varadero 08:39
• Considering long term stay at Cuban all inclusive 07:52
• Food/Drink Shortages at resort in Cayo Santa Maria (Jan24) 05:57
• Iberostar Bella Costa or Sol Palmeras 04:47
• I need help with the DViajeros form 04:32
• Online entry form to Cuba: https://www.dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio
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• What is the difference between a visa and an OFAC license?
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Yes they will

If your flying direct out of Canada as indicated, the answer is yes.

Tripadvisor staff removed this post because it did not meet Tripadvisor's forum guideline limiting each user to a single forums screen name.

I have made mistakes on my tourist card more times than not.

It is a constant false information about mistakes.

It is not totaly true.

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• Etecsa SIM card from store 8:35 pm
• strawberry night tour 8:32 pm
• Telus Easy Roam issue in Holguín 7:11 pm
• Plug adapter for playa Costa verde 7:09 pm
• Gifts to bring 6:16 pm
• Itinerary help and queries 6:11 pm
• Heading to Varadero 3:39 pm
• Considering long term stay at Cuban all inclusive 2:52 pm
• Food/Drink Shortages at resort in Cayo Santa Maria (Jan24) 12:57 pm
• Iberostar Bella Costa or Sol Palmeras 11:47 am
• I need help with the DViajeros form 11:32 am
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