Travel Insurance to Cuba

Cuba Travel Insurance covers you to travel to Cuba. This type of insurance covers both medical emergencies and cancellations, preventing you from having to pay for any unexpected medical bills. And, should the worst happen while you’re away, it will provide you with support for any medical related issues.

Since the 1990s, when Cuba reopened its doors to tourism, hundreds of thousands of people have travelled to the island with the curiosity to see the Havana streets restored to their former glory. The best way to explore such a unique destination is, of course, by driving around in one of the many old pre-communism American cars.

The prospect of exploring Cuba is truly exciting, however, before you go, to protect yourself and your holiday in a post-Brexit, post-COVID travel era, you’ll need comprehensive Travel Insurance.

AllClear policies can help. So that you can travel with confidence, we provide cover for up to £15 million for emergency medical expenses, including enhanced Covid-19 cover.

Do you need Travel Insurance for Cuba?

Travel Insurance is a legal requirement for entry into Cuba. Tourists are sometimes spot-checked when entering the country, and you may be asked to prove you have Travel Insurance as well as the funds to pay for medical treatment should you need it.

Comprehensive Travel Insurance should include the following;

• High levels of cover for medical bills – even those related to COVID-19 and for repatriation, should you need to be returned to the UK as a result of a medical problem
• Cancellation and curtailment cover in case an emergency prevents you from going on holiday or means you have to cut it short
• Baggage and Possessions Cover – should your items be lost, damaged or stolen while you’re travelling

Benefits of AllClear Cover

Simple 3 step quote process

1. Call us or click a quote button on our site

2. Complete our simple medical screening process

3. Get your quotes

Tips for Travelling to Cuba

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Travel Advice

Given that we are all living in a post-Covid travel era it’s more important than ever to check the FCDO travel advice for Cuba before travelling.

Emergency Number

Here are the emergency numbers you may need while in Cuba:

• 04 – ambulance
• 105 – fire brigade
• 106 – police

Visa & Entry Requirements

When you book your holiday to Cuba, every member of your group will also need to sort a Tourist Card in advance. You can get one either by downloading, printing and completing a postal application from the Cuban Embassy website. The card costs £39.00 and is valid for 30 days. Plus, you can extend it for another 30 once you arrive in Cuba.

Language

The Spanish spoken by Cubans is a variation of Castilian Spanish. Today, Cuban Spanish and Haitian Creole are the two most widely spoken languages.

Currency

For many years Cuba has had two official currencies (the Cuban National Peso (CUP) and the Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) . However, following a reform, from January 2021 the only legal cash currency in Cuba will be the Cuban National Peso (CUP known as ‘moneda nacional’).

Driving

Cuba is home to many pre-communism American cars, so it’s no surprise that many people wish to rent one and explore the island.

To drive in Cuba, you will need a valid driving license. However, you won’t need an international driving permit to drive in Cuba if you hold a UK photocard driving licence.

As Cuba continues to develop and modernise, some parts of the island have seen more investment and restoration then other parts. So, drivers should be aware that roads in the east of the country (Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa, CayoSaetia, Guardalavaca) are worse to drive down than in western Cuba.

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