Cuba Opens for Tourism November 15

Cuba opens for tourism on November 15, just in time for the start of the high season. In opening its borders, the Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) says it will be a controlled and staggered opening, with the expectation that by that date, over 90% of the Cuban population will be fully vaccinated.

Mandatory quarantine and PCR entry tests for international tourists upon arrival are eliminated as of November 7. People without a health passport or international certificate of COVID vaccination must present a negative PCR test, performed no more than 72 hours before travel. The PCR test must be performed in a certified laboratory in the country of origin. A PCR test will only be required for passengers without proof of vaccination.

Cuba will also offer vaccinations for those not yet vaccinated.

Over 69.2% of Cubans are fully vaccinated. More than 99.2% percent have received their first dose.

Tourism, transport, customs, immigration, aviation sectors, and public health workers were the first to be vaccinated in Cuba. They will be given a booster dose.

Other travel requirements posted on the MINTUR website are listed here:

• Children under 12 years of age, regardless of their nationality, will be exempt from presenting a vaccination schedule or PCR test upon arrival in Cuba.
• Airlines will require passengers to present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test performed no more than 72 hours before their flight.
• The presentation of the Traveler’s Health Declaration (Affidavit of Health) will be required.