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 06, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

just asked if i had any cigars or rum.

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

Comments:

Non, it was easier than expected.

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

Comments:

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

Comments:

Smooth. No issues.

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

Comments:

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

Date of return: October 29, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

Did not know I had to present Cuban visa (Affidavit) along with my passport to return to the USA… luckily I was able to locate the affidavit in my carryon bag

Date of return: October 29, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

For the most part, moving through immigration was easy. I had my passport and the Cuban visa to enter and that was all that I needed. I didn’t realize that I would need the Cuban visa to leave the country and my suggestion is to inform other visitors so that they won’t be surprised like me. I’m glad that I didn’t pack the Cuban visa in the bags I checked in at the airport or I would’ve been in trouble.

Date of return: October 20, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

We entered without any hassle.

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