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IF YOU GO TO CUBA

ourism remains prohibited to Cuba, but new policies their arrival. A Cuban visa is also known as a tourist card.
make it easier for Americans without family ties to The Cuban visa is valid for a single entry and allows the
Ttravel to Cuba for a variety of reasons, including the holder a 30-day stay. The visa is a two-part card, Cuban
“people-to-people” contacts, a category of permitted travel immigration officials will take one half upon arrival, and
based on the idea that exchanges between people from guests will surrender the other half upon departure. A
the two countries will strengthen Cuban society. Ameri- Cuban visa can be purchased from Jet Blue at a “gateway
cans can also go for religious purposes, conferences, public airport” (the final airport before departing the U.S.) for $50
performances, or sporting events. Americans will still need per person.
to certify in writing they have a valid reason to travel to
Cuba and retain records with receipts for five years per the Note: Travel to Cuba is easier to coordinate through a
Treasury Department. https://www.treasury.gov/resource- licensed Travel Agent.
center/sanctions/Programs/Documents/cuba_faqs_new.
pdf Cuban Currency:

Documents for U.S. and non-Cuban foreign residents: Peso Convertible - CUC - the main currency used by tour-
ists. (Use this one!)
1-You must have a valid U.S. passport for the entire length
of your stay. Peso Cubano - CUP (or M.N - moneda nacional) - used by
Cubans at ration stores.
2 - the Cuban government requires all visitors to have
Cuban health insurance. When purchasing your Jet Blue Currency Note: Exchange US Dollars for CUC at airport
ticket, health insurance is provided by ESICUBA and ad- and count your CUC for accuracy!
ministered by Asistur automatically included in the cost of
your airfare ($25 surcharge). Terms and conditions of this Credit Cards are usually NOT accepted outside hotels and
health insurance can be reviewed on the ESICUBA web- major restaurants.
site: http://www.esicuba.cu/ProdPersonas.html
Tipping: goes a long way in Cuba. Leaving a small tip of 1
3 - Citizens traveling to Cuba must obtain a visa prior to CUC can make a big difference.

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