Entry Requirements and Cuba CoVid-19 Travel Update-November 15, 2020

November 16, 2020
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CUBA COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Need to Know Before You Go

Cuba is re-opening in stages for travelers to return. Here are all the latest COVID-19 entry requirements for Cuba and some important updates that travelers need to consider and be aware of before booking trips to Cuba.

On November 15 Havana Airport is reopening to commercial and charter flights. All travelers will be required to provide a Health Declaration, have documented proof of where they are staying, and also to take a PCR test for CoVid 19.

All Travelers Must Have the Following Upon Arrival at the Airport to Enter or Stay in Cuba

Documentation of a confirmed booking at an approved hotel.
Face Masks will be required on all public transport, and all transfers to resorts
Hand Sanitizer, Extra Face Masks for the Duration of Your Stay (these can be difficult to find in Cuba)
Documentation of Approved Travel insurance that covers COVID-19 for the duration of trip to Cuba. (Click here to learn more about CoVid Travel Plans Available)

Cuba Covid-19 Entry Requirements:

Have your Cuba Tourist Card
Health Insurance with CoVid Coverage
You will be tested upon arrival
You will then have to wait 24 hours in hotel quarantines
Follow all health protocols while in Cuba

Resort Stays

There are some charter flights that have been going for the past few months to Cuba in the first stages of their attempts at reopening, primarily for Varadero and resort stays with tight restrictions on any travel outside of the resort areas. This next phase will permit flights to bring travelers into the resorts in Cayo Coco, Cayo Cruz or Cayo Guillermo (fly into Jardines del Rey airport); Cayo Santa Maria (fly into Santa Clara airport), or Cayo Largo del Sur (Vilo Acuña Airport).

Upon arrival, travelers will be transferred directly to these resorts in the Cayos, and travel will be continue to be limited to these locations only. All passengers will be subject to a COVID-19 PCR test and temperature checks.

Face masks, social distancing and CoVid Safety Protocol must be followed at all times in Cuba. During any and all transport and transfers face masks are required, and protective eye wear is encouraged as are shields.

All travelers who enter Cuba will be required to take a free CoVid 19 test before leaving the airport. Travelers will then be transported to their hotel to await the results of the CoVid test for quarantine for 24 hours. For any positive results, quarantine will be required. For negative tests, the traveler is released to enjoy their stay in Cuba under CoVid 19 safety protocols.

Disclaimer: Traveling to Cuba during a global pandemic is not endorsed by The Breath of Cuba Travel in any way. If you choose to do so, you do so at your own risk. The Breath of Cuba Travel is passionate about protecting the Cuban people as well as our clients. We are recommending our travelers to consider waiting until Cuba has stabilized more from this pandemic to protect both the Cuban people and our clients. We are always at your service for consulting. Current travel rules and restrictions can change without notice. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm any changes to travel requirements before traveling.