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: February 15, 2026
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Unexpectedly uncomplicated

Date of return: February 15, 2026
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

Totally smooth

Date of return: February 11, 2026
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

No, it was way easier and simpler than expected. It was no different from any other customs experience for us.

Date of return: February 11, 2026
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

Easy.

Date of return: January 28, 2026
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

They didnt ask anything

Date of return: January 28, 2026
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

I was not asked any questions about my trip when coming back to the US.

Date of return: January 28, 2026
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

They laughed when I stated my reason for going to Cuba was "for support of the Cuban people"
I thought that was funny. I have travelled quite a bit and was curious about this part of the trip as the US does not allow their citizens to go their without special permission. There was nothing different about re-entry into the US.

Date of return: January 26, 2026
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

I haven’t returned yet.

Date of return: January 21, 2026
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

None. Just go through the customs directly.

Date of return: January 21, 2026
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Ridiculously easy! We were first off the plane so we basically just walked right through (Global Entry).

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