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Travel Visa Pro, San Francisco, USA. 1-888-470-8472 or www.TravelVisaPro.com
Global Visas, London, UK. 0207 190 3903 or www.globalvisas.com

Entry requirements for Americans: US citizens must be licensed by the Department of Treasury in order to travel to Cuba, but travel to the country is strictly controlled and only select categories of travellers are licensable. Tourist travel is officially impossible due to the US Embargo and travel for business reasons is heavily restricted. US citizens who are licensed require a passport valid for at least two months and a visa for entry.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: British nationals must have a valid passport. A visa is also required if the visitor does not have a Tourist Card.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is also required if the visitor does not have a Tourist Card.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians must have a valid passport. A visa is also required if the visitor does not have a Tourist Card.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans must have a valid passport. A visa is also required if the visitor does not have a Tourist Card.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required if the visitor does not have a Tourist Card.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a valid passport. A visa is required if the visitor does not have a Tourist Card.

Passport/Visa Note: A Tourist Visa Card, costing US$25 or equivalent, may be issued by tour operators, travel agents or airlines for a single entry holiday trip of up to 30 days, provided land arrangements are pre-booked and paid. A return ticket or proof of onward travel is required, as well as sufficient funds to cover intended period of stay (US$50 or equivalent per day). Passports of nationals with diplomatic representations in Cuba need to be valid only at the moment of entry, but passports of nationals without diplomatic representations in Cuba must be valid for two months beyond date of entry.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.