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: December 03, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Was asked briefly what I did in Cuba and if I brought back any food. Only took about two minutes total.

Date of return: December 03, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

The only question they asked was if I have anything to declare.

Date of return: December 03, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

It was easy and fast. No questions asked.

Date of return: November 30, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

Easy

Date of return: November 27, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? Yes

Comments:

No problem everything went smoothly

Date of return: November 27, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

none

Date of return: November 23, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Unusually quick and no hassles with my luggage.

Date of return: November 23, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

They asked me a couple of times why I was visiting Cuba and what I did for work.

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

Comments:

Still en route

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

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