Cuba requires all travelers to Cuba to have travel medical insurance, and the good news is that U.S. airlines include the mandatory level of travel medical insurance in your ticket.
The Cuban health insurance that is included in your ticket with any U.S. airline, is provided by ESICUBA. It fulfills the necessary requirements and is valid for 30 days. If you are staying in Cuba beyond 30 days, you’ll need to purchase additional insurance to cover the remainder of your stay.
You may purchase supplementary coverage at your discretion.
If you travel to Cuba from another country, e.g. Mexico, your air ticket will not include this insurance and you may be asked to show proof of insurance on arrival. Simply carry your own insurance card with you, or a copy of your travel insurance policy, to show Immigration Officers if you are asked.
If you choose to take travel insurance with a different provider instead of your airline, be sure it fulfills the following requirements:
- The travel medical insurance must include coverage for medical evacuation, emergencies, and repatriation.
- The company providing your travel medical plan must be able to make payments from a non-U.S. banking institution.
Our recommended travel insurance provider fulfills the above requirements. Policies for Cuba must be purchased by phone, and the following questions will be asked:
Q: What are the accommodations for the overnight stays? We have to ensure that the accommodations are not owned by the Cuban government.
A: ExperiencePlus!’s itinerary complies with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), to provide travel services to Cuba under the category of Support for the Cuban People.
Q: What is the pre-approved reason for the trip?
A: Support for the Cuban People
Q: Who is the tour operator, tour leader, group company, etc. that the traveler is traveling with?
A: Cuba Unbound fulfilling for ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours.
