Canadian traveling to Cuba through USA. Entry permit needed for 50 USD?
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Flights from USA are much cheaper than from Toronto, but right before I book the flight, it tells me that I will have to purchase a "Cuba entry permit" for 50 USD, and "An additional $25 USD service charge will also be collected per person by Cuba Travel Services (CTS), which administers the distribution of the entry permits."
Can I instead get the "tourist card" from Pearson Airport (which is close to me), and use it during my Pittsburgh to Havana flight?
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Flights from USA are much cheaper than from Toronto, but right before I book the flight, it tells me that I will have to purchase a "Cuba entry permit" for 50 USD, and "An additional $25 USD service charge will also be collected per person by Cuba Travel Services (CTS), which administers the distribution of the entry permits."
Can I instead get the "tourist card" from Pearson Airport (which is close to me), and use it during my Pittsburgh to Havana flight?
visas usa visa-free-entry canadian-citizens cuba
asked Jun 26 '17 at 22:18
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Flights from USA are much cheaper than from Toronto, but right before I book the flight, it tells me that I will have to purchase a "Cuba entry permit" for 50 USD, and "An additional $25 USD service charge will also be collected per person by Cuba Travel Services (CTS), which administers the distribution of the entry permits."
Can I instead get the "tourist card" from Pearson Airport (which is close to me), and use it during my Pittsburgh to Havana flight?
visas usa visa-free-entry canadian-citizens cuba
asked Jun 26 '17 at 22:18
user1271772
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Flights from USA are much cheaper than from Toronto, but right before I book the flight, it tells me that I will have to purchase a "Cuba entry permit" for 50 USD, and "An additional $25 USD service charge will also be collected per person by Cuba Travel Services (CTS), which administers the distribution of the entry permits."
Can I instead get the "tourist card" from Pearson Airport (which is close to me), and use it during my Pittsburgh to Havana flight?
visas usa visa-free-entry canadian-citizens cuba
visas usa visa-free-entry canadian-citizens cuba
asked Jun 26 '17 at 22:18
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asked Jun 26 '17 at 22:18
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asked Jun 26 '17 at 22:18
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If you flying from US yes you have to pay but I don't believe the canadian people have to pay for the entry permit. Also it depends of the airline are you flying with because some require you to pay for the insurance and they charge you the same amount and give you the permit but really I never heard that for non american-cuban travelers.
By the way here is some information that you can use.
All travelers to Cuba must possess a valid passport, a return ticket, travel insurance policy with medical coverage, and a visa or tourist visa. Unlicensed U.S. citizens may be allowed a stay of up to 90 days upon entry. British citizens are granted 30 days upon entry. This can be extended for another 30 days within Cuba. Canadian citizens are granted a visa for 90 days. This can be extended for 90 days only.
For Residents of Canada -- Contact the central Passport Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G3 (tel. 800/567-6868; www.ppt.gc.ca).
Source: Frommers
answered Jun 29 '17 at 15:05
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Can you give a reference for this?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 29 '17 at 15:07
yes I will update my post
– AndroidStorm
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1 Answer
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oldest
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active
oldest
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active
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up vote
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If you flying from US yes you have to pay but I don't believe the canadian people have to pay for the entry permit. Also it depends of the airline are you flying with because some require you to pay for the insurance and they charge you the same amount and give you the permit but really I never heard that for non american-cuban travelers.
By the way here is some information that you can use.
All travelers to Cuba must possess a valid passport, a return ticket, travel insurance policy with medical coverage, and a visa or tourist visa. Unlicensed U.S. citizens may be allowed a stay of up to 90 days upon entry. British citizens are granted 30 days upon entry. This can be extended for another 30 days within Cuba. Canadian citizens are granted a visa for 90 days. This can be extended for 90 days only.
For Residents of Canada -- Contact the central Passport Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G3 (tel. 800/567-6868; www.ppt.gc.ca).
Source: Frommers
answered Jun 29 '17 at 15:05
AndroidStorm
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Can you give a reference for this?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 29 '17 at 15:07
yes I will update my post
– AndroidStorm
Jun 29 '17 at 15:11
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
If you flying from US yes you have to pay but I don't believe the canadian people have to pay for the entry permit. Also it depends of the airline are you flying with because some require you to pay for the insurance and they charge you the same amount and give you the permit but really I never heard that for non american-cuban travelers.
By the way here is some information that you can use.
All travelers to Cuba must possess a valid passport, a return ticket, travel insurance policy with medical coverage, and a visa or tourist visa. Unlicensed U.S. citizens may be allowed a stay of up to 90 days upon entry. British citizens are granted 30 days upon entry. This can be extended for another 30 days within Cuba. Canadian citizens are granted a visa for 90 days. This can be extended for 90 days only.
For Residents of Canada -- Contact the central Passport Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G3 (tel. 800/567-6868; www.ppt.gc.ca).
Source: Frommers
answered Jun 29 '17 at 15:05
AndroidStorm
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Can you give a reference for this?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 29 '17 at 15:07
yes I will update my post
– AndroidStorm
Jun 29 '17 at 15:11
add a comment |
up vote
2
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up vote
2
down vote
If you flying from US yes you have to pay but I don't believe the canadian people have to pay for the entry permit. Also it depends of the airline are you flying with because some require you to pay for the insurance and they charge you the same amount and give you the permit but really I never heard that for non american-cuban travelers.
By the way here is some information that you can use.
All travelers to Cuba must possess a valid passport, a return ticket, travel insurance policy with medical coverage, and a visa or tourist visa. Unlicensed U.S. citizens may be allowed a stay of up to 90 days upon entry. British citizens are granted 30 days upon entry. This can be extended for another 30 days within Cuba. Canadian citizens are granted a visa for 90 days. This can be extended for 90 days only.
For Residents of Canada -- Contact the central Passport Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G3 (tel. 800/567-6868; www.ppt.gc.ca).
Source: Frommers
answered Jun 29 '17 at 15:05
AndroidStorm
19417
If you flying from US yes you have to pay but I don't believe the canadian people have to pay for the entry permit. Also it depends of the airline are you flying with because some require you to pay for the insurance and they charge you the same amount and give you the permit but really I never heard that for non american-cuban travelers.
By the way here is some information that you can use.
All travelers to Cuba must possess a valid passport, a return ticket, travel insurance policy with medical coverage, and a visa or tourist visa. Unlicensed U.S. citizens may be allowed a stay of up to 90 days upon entry. British citizens are granted 30 days upon entry. This can be extended for another 30 days within Cuba. Canadian citizens are granted a visa for 90 days. This can be extended for 90 days only.
For Residents of Canada -- Contact the central Passport Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G3 (tel. 800/567-6868; www.ppt.gc.ca).
Source: Frommers
answered Jun 29 '17 at 15:05
AndroidStorm
19417
edited Jun 29 '17 at 15:11
answered Jun 29 '17 at 15:05
AndroidStorm
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answered Jun 29 '17 at 15:05
AndroidStorm
19417
answered Jun 29 '17 at 15:05
AndroidStorm
19417
19417
Can you give a reference for this?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 29 '17 at 15:07
yes I will update my post
– AndroidStorm
Jun 29 '17 at 15:11
add a comment |
Can you give a reference for this?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 29 '17 at 15:07
yes I will update my post
– AndroidStorm
Jun 29 '17 at 15:11
Can you give a reference for this?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 29 '17 at 15:07
Can you give a reference for this?
– Nate Eldredge
Jun 29 '17 at 15:07
yes I will update my post
– AndroidStorm
Jun 29 '17 at 15:11
yes I will update my post
– AndroidStorm
Jun 29 '17 at 15:11
add a comment |
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