Cuba visa requirements for Egyptians
Travel and visa requirements
Cuban Visa is not required for Egyptians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Egypt citizens (including minors) intending to visit Cuba for a period of 30 days are required to apply for a tourist card before embarking on the journey.
- A Cuba tourist card is a document that is issued separately from the passport and is valid for a duration of 30 days.
- There is no such thing as tourist cards on arrival or an electronic tourist card.
- The cost of the Cuban tourist card is about £ 17 with other charges that cover Admin fees and Postal Services.
- Visitors are still required to possess their passport valid at the time of entry into Cuba.
- Passports of visitors must have at least one blank page for visit approval stamps.
- There are no certificates of vaccination required to visit Cuba.
- Visitors are not allowed to enter and depart the country with an amount over the equivalent of 5,000 U.S dollars.
- Cats, dogs and birds must be accompanied by a government veterinarian certificate of good health issued in the home country.
- Narcotics, home appliances, explosives, firearms and ammunition are prohibited from entry into Cuba except they are accompanied with a permit.
- Cuba’s local climate is tropical, moderated by northeasterly trade winds that blow year-round.
- In Cuba, the dry season runs from November to April and a rainy season from May to October.
- Cuba uses Cuba Daylight Time zone (GMT-4) hence Egypt is 6 hours ahead of Cuba.
- The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Havana, Cuba is 13 hours, 56 minutes.
- Christians make up a vast majority of the population in Cuba with about 0.4% of its inhabitants consisting of other religions.
- The official language of Cuba is Spanish and the vast majority of Cubans speak it.
- Cuba is known to be the 17th largest island in the world and has over 200 bays and 250 beaches at the disposal of tourists exploring the country.
- Cuba is the largest, least commercialized, and the most exciting island in the Caribbean.
- In Cuba, the power plugs and sockets are of type A, B, C and L. The standard voltage is 110 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age can you drink alcohol in Cuba?
While it appears that there is no legal drinking age in Cuba, the de jure purchase age for both alcohol and cigarettes is 18 years.
On what side of the road are cars driven in Cuba?
Driving in Cuba is on the right-hand side and the legal age for driving in Cuba is from 17 years and above.
Can I use credit cards in Cuba?
Of course, Visa, Euro and Master cards are widely accepted but US card issuers like American Express and Diners' Club are still blocked, hence, it is better to check with your card issuer to ensure it can be used in Cuba.
Note that there is normally a commission for using a credit card at around 3% for both purchases and cash withdrawals.
Is it safe to visit Cuba?
Cuba generally has a reputation as a safe location for tourists and there are usually police on every block. Nevertheless, be cautious while visiting.