Will I be questioned when I arrive back to the U.S.?

We ask our travellers to tell of their experience passing through border security on their return to the U.S. after visiting Cuba. The comments below are from real travellers who have visited Cuba. Were they asked questions by the immigration official, and if so, which questions? Were they asked to show paperwork? What was the reaction by the immigration official?

When returning to the U.S. you need to have your trip itinerary, travel affidavit, trip diary, and know the name of the license category of your legal trip to Cuba. See more about how to make a legal trip to Cuba

Real comments from returning travelers

Date of return: April 13, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Very easy process. Just asked a few questions. I had to go through another security screening but it was very easy.

Date of return: April 13, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

Was easier than I thought - only needed to show Visa and Passport on the way in and didn't have any issue on re-entry

Date of return: April 13, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

It was easy...only asked why in Cuba, then done.

Date of return: April 11, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

it was WAY easier than we thought!! we were asked where we were coming from, then we were asked to step aside where we were asked about tobacco, and if we came in the same shoes we were wearing- sort of odd, but those were the only questions asked. after that we were a-okay!!

Date of return: April 09, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

There were extensive questions about occupation and where we live but no inspection of bags or otherwise.

Date of return: April 09, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

easy

Date of return: March 19, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

Easy -no problems

Date of return: March 19, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Very easy.

Date of return: March 19, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

They definitely questioned me about why I was in Cuba, no documents needed but was questioned