Cuba Visa Requirements
For 🇨🇦 Canada passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid.
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
Very safe. Petty crime rare. Scams targeting tourists exist.
Money & Costs
Currency
₱ Cuban Peso (CUP)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $40 · Mid: $80 · Luxury: $200+
Cards & ATMs
Very limited. Mostly cash economy.
Tipping
CUC appreciated. Important income source.
Practical Info
Power
Type A, B, C, L, 110/220V, 60Hz
Driving
Right side
Emergency
Police: 106
Ambulance: 104
Fire: 105
Mobile/SIM
Buy ETECSA at airport. Expensive and slow.
Getting There
Airport Transfers
Havana: Taxi CUC$25-30.
Local Transport
Classic cars as taxis. Viazul buses. Domestic flights.
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
November-April (dry season).
Cultural Notes
Communist state. Vintage cars. Salsa and rum culture. Resilient people.
Insider Tips
Bring cash (US cards dont work). Stay in casas particulares. Book ahead.
Dress Code
Casual.