wrote:
> Hello. I plan to travel soon to Cuba. Does anyone know what the
> situation is with visas? That is, do I have to get one before I go or
> can I get one when I land? I've been in touch with the Cuban Interests
> Section in DC but have made little headway. Does anyone have recent
> experience traveling to Cuba?
>
> Before anyone jumps down my throat, I'm traveling from Toronto with a
> license granted by the Department of Treasury.
If you're a US citizen and you have a US Treasury Dept. licence then you've
no probs. Just go to any travel agency in Toronto* and they can set you up,
it's just like travelling anywhere else.
As for visas, you simply get a Cuban tourist visa upon check - in, check
with the airline or travel agency for details...it's simple.
IIRC the Cuban Tourist Board has an office in Toronto, you can contact them.
For a general sense of what's available go here (this company's brochure
should be available at most any travel agency, there are plenty of others):
http://www.holasun.com/
Air Canada, Cubana Airlines, and various charter companies run scheduled and
charter services to various destinations, and you can get all - inclusive
packages pretty cheaply.
[*IIRC neither American Express or Simpsons - Sears travel agencies in
Canada can deal in travel to Cuba - they are both US - owned entities and
thus barred from doing business with Cuba]
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Best
Greg
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