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CUBA VISA...PLEASE POST Q&As HERE

Barbaral

2006-01-21 20:06:52

We have booked with Eclipse direct which is the "direct sell" part of first choice. Do you think they will supply the visa like first choice do?

I have also read somewhere about them being really strict with portable DVD's etc being taken into the county. Anyone know where we stand with PSP'S?
My son has his permanently attached to his hand!!

thanks

Durhamlass

2006-01-22 10:44:11

Barbaral

Eclipse do include a visa. I am not sure about PSP's but have seen DVD's "confiscated" on entry, although they are returned on exit, I would recommend that you don't take them.

Eloisa

2006-01-23 20:54:47

I know that on one of the threads Cuba Junky put a full list of things that you can and can't take into Cuba, I'll have a look and see if I can find it for you and post it.
Ellie

Eloisa

2006-01-23 20:58:42

Whilst I'm looking this thread has a mention of PSP's too
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=58885

kazzalisa

2006-01-29 18:36:25

visa for cuba from airport?

I am off to varadero in 2 weeks, cant wait!, I have booked through Thomson and they have told me that there is a desk at Gatwick to buy your visa but I have seen nobody else say this, have they got it right or should I be worrying?

Karen

Eloisa

2006-01-29 18:52:27

I know that if you are flying with first choice through thomson you can get the visa at the first choice desk (I filled one in wrong and they gave me another there) I didn't actually see a specific desk for the visa's though, and they do take a while to fill in, but that may have changed in the year it's been since I went. Is there no way you can get them from the embassy before you go?
Ellie

Durhamlass

2006-01-29 19:10:18

kazzalisa

you can download an application from the cuban embassy website and send with a postal order to recieve a visa by post. When we did this in summer 04 they came back in 2 days!

It is also possible to purchase on entry to Cuba (but more expensive), don't know about buying at airport though!

Eloisa

2006-01-29 19:14:32

We had to present our completed visa's at gatwick when we went last (april 05 ) so I'm not sure how much of a good idea it would be to wait until you got to Cuba. I would definitely try and get them before you go, it'll save any worry as the Cubans are very strict with immigration

kazzalisa

2006-02-02 12:38:21

Thanks for the advice, I downloaded the application forms sent them special delivery and put special delivery envelope in for return, I have now recieved my visas less than 48 hours from when I posted it. I cant believe how quick the service was and can now relax 13 days to go.

I went in to collect my tickets and asked again about the visa, the girl who had originally served me wasnt there and the other girls in the office didnt know, they phoned Thomson head office and was told I had to apply to the cuban consulate. They couldnt tell me why the other girl told me what she did, it could have caused me much stress at Gatwick.

I am going to Barbados in May, I am on the understanding I do not need a visa this time am I right?

Thanks again Karen.x

poley

2006-03-10 14:04:00

Visa?

Am i right in thinking that my visa will be sent by my holiday company First Choice?Im going in June 2006

Cynical is my middle name

2006-03-10 14:57:31

yes first choice provide them in the cost of your holiday - I got mine about 2 weeks before we went last year.

brewerdave

2006-03-29 09:20:24

DATE OF ISSUE - CUBAN VISA

Received my visa/tourist card from Eclipse Direct with an example of how to fill out correctly. However example has nothing filled in on "date of issue" spaces.
a) Should I put anything in b4 I go?
b) If so, should it be planned flight date??

Alicia_Fleming

2006-04-04 12:19:29

Cuba visas - confusing!

Hi, I due to go to Cuba in July this year and I am applying early for my visa. Does anyone have the address of the cuban Consulate as it is not stated on the website. Additionally, what do i send to receive the application forms? Can i also ask for two?

Please help

Many thanks!!

Pippy

2006-04-04 13:14:44

Hi Alicia

There's an address HERE, I assume that's the one you'll need.

Pippy

Alicia_Fleming

2006-04-04 14:08:39

Thats great, many thanks. Does anyone know to whom i send the application? or is it the general "cuban consolate"?

Durhamlass

2006-04-05 08:05:39

Alicia

from what I recall, you download an application from the website and send or take it to the Cuban Consulate at the address quoted with cash/postal order and they send you the visa form.

Alicia_Fleming

2006-04-05 10:05:25

You don't happen to know the website? I 've been on google, but I'm not too sure which one is which.

Thanks

poley

2006-04-15 15:24:49

visa

Ive just looked at my booking and realised the tickets will state my wife and daughters names but not the middle names, as i forgot to add these when i booked,will this be a problem?Passports full names with middle names, tickets without middle names?

Durhamlass

2006-04-16 09:10:28

Poley

I have never included middle names on bookings and been to Cuba 6 times without a problem. Just need them on the visa forms.

Relax and have a good time.

Donny7170

2006-05-12 15:36:52

Cuba Visas Details

What are the requirements for entry/exit to Cuba. Do you require to apply for a Visa before you go or can you 'purchase' one when you arrive at the airport. We are planning to go Wed 28th June so hopefully their will be enough time to organise one if needs be.
It now looks like Cuba we are going to, yesterday it was Jamaica and the day before Dom Rep so could all change again but the other half loves the look of the Playa Pesquero Hotel so fingers crossed..!!!

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