Best time to go to Jibacoa

If you like it hot, set off for Cuba between November and April, when temperatures are in the 30s. There's a little more rain in the summer months, but it’s usually blue-sky days and rain at night. The sea stays nice and toasty all year round, too, hovering around 26°C. Just so you know, August to October is hurricane season in Cuba. Thankfully, though, they’re pretty rare.

Passports and Visas

British citizens must have a valid passport to visit Cuba, as well as a tourist card. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/entry-requirements.



Visas can be purchased from www.visacuba.com/tui, and are available at a discounted rate for TUI customers. For further information, you can visit the Cuban Embassy's website http://misiones.minrex.gob.cu/en/united-kingdom.


A Cuban tourist card must be purchased prior to departure, otherwise you will be refused boarding in the UK. Tourist cards can be collected in person from the Cuban Embassy in London, or can be applied for by post. Further information - and the application form - can be found on the Embassy’s website - http://misiones.minrex.gob.cu/en/united-kingdom. When booking, please ensure there is enough time to obtain the tourist cards via your preferred method, prior to departure. One tourist card will be required for every member of your party, regardless of age.

If you're travelling to Cuba as part of a Marella Cruise itinerary, there's still a visa requirement, but you don’t need to buy one before your cruise. The visa will be charged to your onboard account, at a cost of around £15.

Don't forget to arrange your travel insurance before you go.

Health and safety

Owing to sanctions in place in Cuba, supplies can often be more limited, which means that certain everyday items may not be as readily available as you would expect at home, or in other holiday destinations. Please note, passengers are not permitted to bring e-cigarettes into Cuba under any circumstances. If you are found to be carrying an e-cigarette, or if one is found in your hand luggage or suitcase, it will be confiscated on arrival. You can, however, purchase cigarettes and tobacco whilst in Cuba. You can also bring cigarettes and tobacco for your own use during your holiday, in line with import laws.

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away, as you’ll have to show a copy of it when you get to Cuba. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/health

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    Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
    The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

    See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

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    See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

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    The advice can change so check regularly for updates.

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