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 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:

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

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Still en route

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

Comments:

Date of return: November 12, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Easy !!!!!

Date of return: November 12, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

Easy process both coming and going.

Date of return: November 12, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

They didn’t ask me anything, just where I went on my trip.

Date of return: November 09, 2025
Were you asked to show your license? No

Comments:

No issues. Same as other countries I have visited.

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.

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