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: October 04, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

The Custom officer only asked me how much money I brought back.

Date of return: October 04, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

n/a

Date of return: October 04, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

I flew with American Airlines from New York via Miami. In New York was presented the list of the reason to travel, to point one ( I pointed #8 support of local people ) . Waiting for the departure I filled up The Tourist card. Then in Miami I did my visa on the spot. There was a Cuban Travel representative by the desk helping people to do the visa application. I did mine without much help. I paid $50 for the visa and $50 to that Cuban Services agency.

Date of return: October 04, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

It was easy and quick.

Date of return: October 04, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

No. It was an easy process all around.

Date of return: September 22, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Did not have nearly the hassle we tought (Global Entry ftw)

Date of return: September 12, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Our experience with US immigration in Houston was straightforward. The only thing that the immigration officer asked us is if we are bringing back tobacco or alcohol.

Date of return: September 06, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Had no issues at all. Had bags scanned and was able to proceed without any delay/issues. Was only asked if I brought back any alcohol or fresh produce.

Date of return: August 31, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

It was an easy process, although we kept details of our trips to show that all activities were part of the support for the cuban people purposes, they only ask for our passports and my husband was thenonly asked if rum or cigars were beought.