{"id":1721,"date":"2023-11-25T12:36:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T11:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carte-touristique-cuba.com\/?p=1721"},"modified":"2023-11-16T12:36:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T11:36:54","slug":"guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carte-touristique-cuba.com\/en\/article\/guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Obtaining a tourist card for Cuba in France: the complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travelling to Cuba is a unique experience that attracts many French people every year. To make the most of this island paradise, it is essential to obtain a tourist map<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

What is a tourist card for Cuba?<\/h2>\n

\"\"There tourist map<\/strong> is an official document issued by the Cuban authorities to foreign travellers wishing to visit the country for tourism purposes. It constitutes a type<\/em> from simplified visa<\/strong> and allows the beneficiary to stay on the island for a maximum of 30 days, with the possibility of extending its validity by a further 30 days once on the island.<\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f It should be noted that the tourist card does not allow you to carry out a professional or commercial activity in Cuba.<\/em><\/p>\n

Why apply for a tourist card for Cuba?<\/h2>\n

It is essential to have a tourist card to enter Cuba as a French tourist, as is the case for the vast majority of nationalities. Without this document, access to Cuban territory may be refused on arrival at the airport. Some airlines may also refuse boarding if passengers do not have a valid tourist card.<\/p>\n

Where can I find and apply for a tourist card for Cuba in France?<\/h2>\n

French travellers have several options for applying for and obtaining a tourist card for Cuba. Here are the main ones:<\/p>\n

At the Cuban embassy or consulate<\/h3>\n

One way of obtaining a tourist card for Cuba is to apply for it directly from the Cuban consulate<\/strong> in Paris, located at 16 rue Pr\u00e9sident Robert Schuman. Applicants can apply in person or by post, together with the required documents (see below<\/em>) and a bank cheque for payment of consular fees.<\/p>\n

Via an airline<\/h3>\n

Some airlines offer their passengers the chance to buy a tourist card for Cuba directly when they buy their ticket or at the airport before boarding. You should check with your airline whether this option is available and what the rates are.<\/p>\n

Via a travel agency or tour operator<\/h3>\n

Travellers who prefer to buy their flights and accommodation through a travel agency can generally obtain their tourist card at the same time as their booking. In this case, the agency takes care of all the formalities and can issue the card directly to you or have it delivered to your home.<\/p>\n

Online, via specialised platforms<\/h3>\n

There are also online service providers who offer to obtain a tourist card for Cuba without going to the embassy or consulate. These services are generally faster and easier to use<\/a>but may incur additional costs in processing the request.<\/p>\n

What documents do I need to apply for a tourist card?<\/h2>\n

To obtain a tourist card for Cuba from the consulate or another organisation, you need to provide the following documents:<\/p>\n