Useful tips for traveling to Europe from Cuba

If you're planning a trip to Europe from Cuba in the short, medium, or long term, then the advice below will be very useful.

For all Cuban travelers, it is essential, from the moment they begin considering a trip to the Old Continent, to obtain detailed information about the documentation required to apply for a visa to enter the destination country, the amount of money needed for the trip, and other essential information.

Check here All the information about how much money you need to travel from Cuba to Europe.

Which country will you visit? Visa and documentation:

First of all, you should keep in mind that Cuban citizens require a visa to enter all Western European countries. In this regard, it is very important to determine whether the country you wish to visit is a member of the Schengen Area.

Check here the countries that make up the Schengen area.

If you wish to visit a territory that is a signatory to the Schengen Agreement, you'll have the advantage of having a short-stay visa for that country that will allow you to enter other territories in the same zone.

Check here Information on all the steps to obtain a Schengen Visa in Cuba.

If the European country you wish to visit is not a member of the Schengen Area, you should inform yourself about the documentation required to apply for a visa to enter the European country of your choice. We recommend that you contact the Embassy or Consular Section of that country in Cuba to obtain details on how to process your visa application.

Check here and learn about the foreign embassies accredited in Cuba.

Taking out travel medical insurance:

For your visa application process to travel to any Western European country, you will be required to have travel medical insurance. If you are traveling to a country within the Schengen Area, your travel medical insurance must be valid for all territories within the zone. Otherwise, your insurance coverage must cover the requirements of the destination country for foreign tourists. Without travel insurance, you will not be able to travel from Cuba to Europe, so it is vital that you purchase it.

Check here All the information you need to know about Travel Medical Insurance for Europe 2019.

Best time to travel to Europe:

The best time to travel to Europe is during the low tourist season. The reasons for this are: airline tickets are usually cheaper; services, such as meals, are also generally cheaper; and, as an added bonus, you'll avoid the congestion of large numbers of tourists in all public spaces and attractions. Based on these criteria, the best months to visit Europe are May and September.

Stick to the defined timeframes for your trip:

All countries have their own laws and are responsible for enforcing them. Therefore, if you receive authorization with your visa to stay in a European territory for a maximum of 90 days within a six-month period, we recommend that you adhere to the timeframes established for your trip. This way, you can avoid any incidents with immigration authorities and will have the doors of that country open for a subsequent return, should you ever intend to return.