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Cuban Customs
CUBAN CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION
Tourists entering Cuba need a tourist visa (tarjeta tourista) and an international passport valid for at least 6 months
after departure. The tourist visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended to 60 days. After 60 days the tourist has to
leave the country. Other Cuban visas
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Effective from May 1, 2010 the tourists entering Cuba have to show a medical insurance document valid for the
duration of their stay in Cuba and the insurance has to be accepted by the Cuban authorities!
At this moment details of this measure are not yet clear, so check with your travel agency or the Cuban embassy in
your country. See (Spanish text)
Cuban Medical Insurance
Import Regulations
A summary of Cuban Customs regulations and legislation
PROHIBITED ARTICLES
The import of following items is strictly prohibited
Drugs and narcotics
Fire arms and explosives
Pornographic publications
Endangered species of wild fauna and flora
Electrical and electronic equipment, including electrical cookers, airco's, ovens, water heaters (resistance)
bread toasters (detailed list: check
website Cuban Customs)
Wireless communication equipment, satellite phones, walkie-talkies, wireless telephone sets, GPS (Global position system)
(a cell phone is allowed)
Fresh food, fruit, meat etc., seeds and plants
REGULATED ARTICLES
Each tourist has the right to import goods less than 50 USD in value. Above this limit a import tax must be paid.
( check detailed list - Cuban import duties)
ALLOWED IMPORTS FOR TOURISTS
Tourists can enter personal items provided that they are exported back after their stay in the country.
Personal items include: photo camera, video camera, laptop computer, cell phone, fishing gear, bicycle, personal clothing and toiletries.
Cash - import of foreign money is allowed up to 5000 USD. When importing more cash the tourist has to fill out a Customs Declaration.
The import of max 3 bottles of alcoholic beverages and max 200 cigarettes is allowed.
The import of animals (dog, cat etc) is subject to inspection and autorization.
The import of medicines in the original package is allowed to a max weight of 10 kg
Export Regulations
The exportation of Cuban handmade cigars for quantities exceeding 50 pieces is allowed with the invoice from an official cigar shop where the cigars were purchased.
It is forbidden to export National Heritage Works with museum value such as books, manuscripts, art pieces etc.
Cash - It is forbidden to export more than 5000 USD or 200 CUC
Paintings sold in galleries or on street markets need a seal or certificate for exportation.
WARNING For U.S. Citizens
It is forbidden for US citizens to travel to Cuba without an OFAC license. Check the
OFAC regulations.
US citizens traveling to Cuba are not allowed to import items in the US bought in Cuba such as Cuban cigars or rum etc.
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