Cuba - New Requirement re Travel Insurance

Cuba - back to New travel insurance requirement

Effective May 1, 2010, is a requirement for travelers to Cuba for travel insurance in place - by the Cuban government.

Most important: The travel insurance must provide coverage for medical evacuation by air and be valid for the duration of their stay.

Upon arriving in the country without adequate insurance, a valid travel could pose a problem. In exceptional cases, may be able to purchase insurance from a Cuban company (which may be more expensive and not as complete as a policy of home.) The new rule applies to Cubans living abroad and for foreign visitors.



Upon arrival in Cuba visitors should submit a detailed copy of your travel insurance policy to make clear that it covers the length of stay and includes medical care and medical evacuation by air. Travelers bound for Cuba may wish to review your policy or call your insurer for clarification.

Visit our travel guide to Cuba and follow the link for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) for updates and important information about visiting Cuba, including visa requirements and passport (ie passport must be valid for six months following his departure from Cuba). In addition, travel irons and kettles may be confiscated at the entrance, so do some research before you go!

No travel restrictions against the FCO in place, at the time of writing, but it is advisable to check before booking a trip if the situation changes.

According to the FCO there are adequate medical facilities in the capital, Havana, but in other parts of the island, medical evacuation may be necessary. Medical care and evacuation by air is expensive. Without appropriate travel insurance visitors have to pay cash for treatment, which could cost approx. £ 200 per day during the hospital stay, plus medical and / or evacuation.

Some medications may not be available in Cuba, so take a good supply of your prescription drugs and a doctor's letter and a copy of the recipe.

As for money for the trip, the FCO also advises talking with your bank to ensure that your credit card or debit card work there. Please note that U.S. not accept dollars as payment and there is a commitment to change.

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