US citizens can travel to Cuba for different reasons, among which is to support the people of Cuba. You have two options: Fly to Toronto or Montreal and travel to Cuba from there or Fly to Cuba directly. To fly directly to Cuba, you can choose to fly to any of the following locations, where you will be picked up and transported to Faro Luna: Cienfuegos (CFG), 20-minute transfer to the hotel, Santa Clara (SNU) 1 hour 40 minute transfer, Varadero (VRA) 3-hour transfer, Havana (HAV) 3-hour transfer. Contact us at info@scubacuba.ca for more information.
Can Americans travel to Cuba in 2024?
Yes, travelers with US passports can travel to Cuba. It is perfectly legal for US individuals to visit Cuba for one of twelve specific purposes defined by the United States Treasury Department, and to travel on one of the many daily commercial flights to Havana, which mostly depart from Miami. All you need to do is pick one motive from an online list that pops up when you purchase your air ticket, of which “support of the Cuban people” is the most appropriate catch-all. (Others like “family visits” and “religious activities” technically have limited application.)
What kind of visas do Americans need to travel to Cuba?
The only document you need is a valid US passport. Cuban entry permits—in other words, a visa—can be purchased at the airport before boarding the flight for $85 ($50 plus $35 service fee; you can pay with cash, a debit card, or a credit card). They can also be obtained online through private services, although often with hefty extra charges. Airline staff will also ask you to use your phone and scan the barcode for a passenger locator form, necessary to go through Cuban customs.
What else should Americans know before visiting Cuba?
“There has never been a better time to go to Cuba than right now,”. New laws passed in 2021 permit Cuban entrepreneurs to directly import foreign goods. Grocery stores have opened in peoples’ garages.
For travelers, this has also expanded opportunities to meet Cubans and learn about their lives; all over the island, people are warm, open. and eager to chat. It’s also important to note that US credit and debit cards are still not valid in Cuba. Bring cash—more than you think you will need, so you don’t run out. These days, US dollars are accepted in most places in Cuba.
