Important Cuba Travel Insurance Update - Advice and Information for Travellers

From 1 May 2010 all travellers to Cuba must hold comprehensive travel insurance which includes medical cover before travelling to Cuba.

On arrival in Cuba all travellers, whether they are Cuban or international visitors, will be asked to present a copy of a policy, insurance certificate or travelling assistance card which is valid for the duration of their stay in Cuba.

What Happens If I Forget To Take Out A Travel Insurance Policy?

If you do not have travel insurance, or your travel insurance policy has not been approved by the Cuban government, you will be required to buy a policy at the airport. Vendors will be set up at all Cuban international airports for this reason.

Does This Affect My Travel Insurance Cover While I Am In Cuba?

No. These changes will not affect your travel insurance policy at all. Our underwriters, White Horse Insurance, have been included on the list of foreign travel insurance vendors who are approved by the Cuban government. Your Essential Travel policy is 100% valid.

Where Can I Get The Document Specifying The Cover For Cuba

If you've bought your policy with Essential Travel, print out the confirmation email containing your policy number, cover details and insurance company details: this is all you'll need to confirm your travel cover in Cuba. You can also request for us to resend you your confirmation. Other insurance companies will normally post or email your policy details to you.

What Happens If Your Company Isn't Listed On The Cuban Insurance Website

You may not find all the companies providing valid insurance for Cuba listed on the web. In order to determine if the company you are booking with covers you for Cuba, contact the insurance company directly and ask for confirmation that you will be covered in Cuba.

Essential Travel is part of the Thomas Cook Group and uses the same underwriters, White Horse Insurance, as Thomas Cook. As a multinational travel company, Thomas Cook provides travel insurance for Cuba that is accepted by Cuban authorities. Furthermore, Essential Travel has no affiliation with the USA and is authorised by the Financial Services Authority to provide travel insurance, so the insurance is also valid for Cuba.