15 Nov 2021 | 05:13 PM UTC
Cuba: Authorities relax COVID-19-related travel restrictions as of Nov. 15 /update 29
Officials in Cuba ease COVID-19-related travel rules as of Nov. 15. Other domestic measures remain unchanged.
Event
Officials in Cuba have eased COVID-19-related travel restrictions effective Nov. 15 due to a decline in infections and hospitalizations. Other domestic restrictions remain unchanged.
International Travel Restrictions
Effective Nov. 15, fully vaccinated travelers can enter the island without a pre-travel COVID-19 test, as long as they can show proof of vaccination. Unvaccinated travelers aged 12 and older must continue to show proof of a negative PCR test result, taken within 72 hours prior to departure.
Additionally, a 72-hour quarantine and PCR testing requirement for arriving travelers are no longer in effect; authorities will randomly select some travelers to perform health checks and COVID-19 tests. All passengers must pay a sanitary/health tax included in the flight ticket price.
Domestic Measures
Strict restrictions limiting nonessential commercial activity and public transport remain in effect; officials have eased measures in several provinces where case numbers have declined. Local authorities can enforce tighter restrictions on business, public transport, and recreational and group activities based on local disease activity. Various nightly curfews may be in place depending on the province and/or municipality.
Individuals must abide by local restrictions, wear a facemask in all enclosed public spaces, and adhere to sanitization and physical distancing requirements. Authorities could reimpose, extend, ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on local disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance.
