Difference between Cuban entry permit and Cuban Visa
Nov 22, 2016, 6:18 pm
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Difference between Cuban entry permit and Cuban Visa
Hi guys- I'm traveling to Cuba from Newark airport in early January 2017 with United Airlines. I can purchase a Cuban entry permit at the check-in counter at Newark airport the day I fly out. Does anyone know what the difference between an entry permit and a visa? As a American, which one do I need? Also, I'm traveling to Cuba under educational activities- people to people exchanges. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Nov 23, 2016, 3:10 am
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Entry permit is more convenient and limited to tourist visit while visa can be broader. For tourism there is no advantage to getting a visa. Rules should be ok until late Jan 
Enjoy your trip.
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Nov 23, 2016, 5:01 am
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The document you need is correctly referred to as a Tourist Card, and if departing direct from a US airport, it should be pink and cost about U$50-85 (depending on who is selling it).
That is a requirement of the Cuban government.
The educational/people to people category choice is currently a requirement of the airline, in case the US government ever asks. It is a US document (although some include the list if 12 check boxes on the same sheet of paper as the application for the Tourist Card).
That is a requirement of the Cuban government.
The educational/people to people category choice is currently a requirement of the airline, in case the US government ever asks. It is a US document (although some include the list if 12 check boxes on the same sheet of paper as the application for the Tourist Card).
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Nov 23, 2016, 5:09 am
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Nov 23, 2016, 5:17 am
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