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: November 12, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

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Date of return: November 06, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

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just asked if i had any cigars or rum.

Date of return: November 06, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

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Non, it was easier than expected.

Date of return: November 05, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

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I was questioned by US Customs and Border control upon returning to the US when the officer saw "Havana" on my boarding pass. They asked about the activities I participated in and my purpose of travel to the country.

Date of return: November 05, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

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It did not seem any different than returning from any other country.

Date of return: November 02, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

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Smooth. No issues.

Date of return: November 02, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

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I was asked if I was part of a group tour in Cuba & what we did. Overall, the re-entry process was quick & uneventful.

Date of return: November 02, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

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No issues at all. I have Global Entry and they just scanned my face, and I walked through with no questions other than "anything to declare?"

Date of return: November 02, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

easy

Date of return: November 01, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

test

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