VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa: for stays of up to 90 days to Bulgaria, Liechtenstein, Serbia & Montenegro & Switzerland, for stays of up to 30 days to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czech Rep, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Namibia, Russia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Ukraine, for stays of up to 28 days to Barbados, holders of a valid re-entry permit & holders of `Tarjeta del Turista' (Tourist Cards).
Visa exemptions or Tourist Card facilities are not applicable to those persons holding a foreign passport who were born in Cuba as they must apply for a Entry Permit. Citizens or legal alien residents of a country which has no Cuban representation and are eligible for a visa waiver may apply through the intermediary of the carrier. Journeys may only commence when authorisation has been received from that carrier in Cuba. Such persons must hold a through or return ticket stating `Visa waiver for Cuba granted'.
Re-Entry Permits are required by returning nationals and alien residents of Cuba who must hold an `Autorizacion de Entrada' except nationals of Cuba holding a `Permiso Residencia En El Exterior' (P.R.E.) or a`Residencia En El Exterior' (R.E.) who only require a valid passport and Landing Card.
All visitors must hold onward/return tickets & documents required for next destination (except nationals & residents of Cuba)
TRANSIT VISAS: Required by all except persons continuing their journey to a third country within 72 hours after arrival, provided holding confirmed tickets & documentation for next destination, plus funds for their maintenance of USD 50 per person per day or equivalent. HEALTH: There are currently no compulsory vaccinations required.
Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, TB, Tetanus & Typhoid.
Risks: Rabies.
WEATHER: Hot, sub-tropical all year round. Rainfall is heavier in the north than in the south, with the hills being the wettest area. Most rainfall is during May-Oct and hurricanes possible between Aug-Nov. Cooler months are Nov-Apr.
All
passports must be valid for six months.
