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Cuba is an island nation located in the northern Caribbean Sea. The capital of Cuba is Havana. It is the largest archipelago of the Greater Antilles, about 6% of Cuba's territory is accounted for by the 1,600 adjacent islands. Cuba is a beautiful exotic country with white sandy beaches. Underwater are beautiful coral reefs full of colourful life.
There are caves, waterfalls and water bodies in the mountains. Zoos and marine aquariums are popular attractions. Cubans are very friendly.
Interesting places in Cuba:
With its impressive squares, colourful architecture, forts and bustling roads, this is the capital of Havana. A well-known attraction is the romantic Malecón promenade. The most sought-after tourist destination is the historic Habana Bieja square.
In the city of Santiago de Cuba stands the massive Castillo de San Pedro de Morro, a fortress that protected the inhabitants from pirates. The unspoilt countryside is home to thousands of species of birds and other animals. There are caves full of salt water and sheltering beautiful corals full of exotic fish and various creatures.
Varadero located on the Hicacos Peninsula is a prime destination for sports lovers and luxury hotel resorts. There are dozens of diving centers here.
A Slovak passport and a visa (Cuban tourist card - valid for 30 days) are required for the trip. The Cuban Tourist Card is a permit to enter Cuba for foreigners, which can be obtained online. The tourist card allows entry to Cuba for the sole purpose of tourism and recreation.
You can enter Cuba within 180 days of the issuance of your Cuban tourist card. Entry is only allowed once - it is a single entry visa.
After 30 days in Cuba, you can apply for a renewal of your tourist card at your hotel or at the Cuban immigration offices. The extended visa is valid for another 30 days.
Citizens who plan to stay longer or engage in other activities (e.g. business or work) cannot do so with a tourist card, but must apply for the appropriate Cuban visa at the embassy.
To apply for a visa to Cuba you need:
Visa fees:
For travelers, the least restrictive visas are those that can be obtained directly upon entering the country - that is, at the border crossing or after landing at the airport. Such visas usually have no conditions.
Sometimes their issuance is subject to the payment of an administrative fee. These visas can be considered more like "entrance fees" or an additional source of income for local governments.
In the case of visas, which need to be arranged in advance at the relevant embassy, this is an incomparably more difficult matter. An applicant for a visa must visit the diplomatic mission of the relevant state in person or through an authorized representative, where he/she will apply for a visa. Since not all countries have their embassies in every country in the world, applicants often have to travel to neighboring countries for the sake of visas, or countries where a given country has a competent authority authorized to issue visas. Various conditions are often associated with obtaining a visa before entering the country.
Tourist visas usually require the presentation of a purchased travel ticket or accommodation reservation, or proof of sufficient financial security for the stay. A frequent requirement of a visa application is the so-called "invitation letter" (also "voucher"), which is a kind of justification for the trip and is issued by a local hotel, or a local tourist agency or host family. Tourist visas are issued for a limited period of time, usually up to 30 days. Tourist visas can entitle the holder to one or more entries/exits. Accordingly, we distinguish:
from €60 / person
