Cuba visa requirements for Ugandans
Travel and visa requirements
Cuban Visa is not required for Ugandans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Uganda 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 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 governmental 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 by 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, Uganda is 7 hours ahead of Cuba.
- The estimated flight time from Kampala, Uganda to Havana, Cuba is 16 hours, 5 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 tourist 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
Do I need a visa or a tourist card to visit Cuba?
The tourist card is a visa. If you are traveling to Cuba for tourism purposes, a tourist visa (AKA tourist card) is all you need to enter Cuba.
What is a Cuban tourist card?
The Cuban tourist card is a citizenship identity card issued to a tourist usually for a stated period of time in lieu of a passport or a visa.
Can I use my credit card in Cuba?
Yes, you can use your credit card in Cuba. Visa, Euro and Master cards are widely accepted. You should check with your card issuer to ensure it can be used in Cuba. There is normally a commission for using a credit card at around 3% for both purchases and cash withdrawals.
How dangerous is Cuba?
Cuba is generally a safe country with almost no violent crimes, organized gang culture, teenage delinquency, drugs or dangerous zones. There is a strict and prominent policing known as the Committee for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR) that keep the streets safe from violent crimes.