If you are planning a tourist trip to Cuba, in addition to your passport, you must have a tourist card. It is similar to a visa. However, by owning it, you should only use it for tourist purposes. So how can you get it? Can you get it upon arrival in Cuba? This article allows you to find out more about it.
How to get a tourist card for Cuba?
Before entering Cuba, you must obtain a tourism card. It is obligatory, because if you don't have it, it is impossible for you to enter the territory. It allows you to stay 3 months in this country. It never expires until you use it. However, you have the possibility of renewing it once there.
To obtain your tourist card, several options are available to you:
- go directly to the Cuban Consulate in your country of residence
- make your request by mail
- consult a professional agency in the field: they will take care of all the steps to follow to obtain your tourist card.
The cost of obtaining your tourist card varies. It depends on certain criteria. There are also some airlines that offer the tourist card on board the tourist card. On the other hand, it is a little expensive with this option.
How much does a tourist card cost?
The price of a tourist card is very varied. It depends on the exchange rate and how it is obtained. If you go to the Cuban consulate, the price they charge is not very exorbitant. It is approximately 25,00 € per person.
But this price can increase if your request is made by mail, with the uncertainty of deadlines. It will also be a little higher if you go to an agency. In fact, it is an expert who takes charge of processing your file. In the event of offenders, it also finds solutions so that you obtain your tourist card as quickly as possible. When you go to an agency, you should plan on average 49,00 € to get this card.
What documents must be provided to obtain a tourist card?
Before submitting your file to the Cuban Consulate or a travel agency, check it first. Your file must contain the following elements:
- your passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of validation of your application;
- a copy of your return plane ticket;
- payment of your tourist card.
If your application is incomplete or contains false information, it will be rejected. In this case, you will not receive any refund. You must repeat the procedures and pay the fees again.
If you use an agency, simply complete the application online. The agency team asks you for your passport number, your nationality and your date of birth. Once established, your card will be delivered to your home within a short time depending on the delivery method you choose.
However, please note that this tourist card is only intended for a short stay. You should not use it to carry out other activities.
