U.S. Transit
ESTA or U.S. visa
Depends on your nationality. Confirm current U.S. entry rules for your passport before booking a routing through MIA, IAH, or FLL.
● International Travelers
Traveling to Cuba from the USA if you're not American or Canadian
Two separate systems apply: U.S. transit rules and Cuba entry rules. Here's how to keep them straight.
Two separate systems
Cuba Entry
eVisa + D'Viajeros
Universal for every non-Cuban-born traveler regardless of transit country. $85 online, most approved within minutes.
Skip the USA entirely
If U.S. transit is complicated for your nationality, these carriers give you a clean routing:
- Copa Airlines — Panama City → Havana, up to 4x daily
- Aeroméxico — Mexico City → Havana, up to 2x daily
- Viva Aerobus — Cancún → Havana / Camagüey, year-round
- Air Europa — Madrid → Havana, several times weekly
Frequently asked questions
Do U.S. OFAC rules apply to non-American citizens flying to Cuba?
No. OFAC restrictions only bind U.S. persons. If you're not a U.S. citizen or resident, you don't need to self-certify a category — even when transiting a U.S. airport.
Do I need a U.S. visa to connect through Miami en route to Cuba?
It depends on your nationality. Some travelers use ESTA, others need a U.S. B1/B2 visa. Confirm current U.S. entry rules for your passport before booking.
What is a Cuba A-1 visa?
An additional requirement for passport holders from 20 specific countries, requiring more documentation and longer processing than the standard eVisa.
Can I avoid the U.S. entirely when flying to Cuba?
Yes. Copa flies Panama City–Havana daily. Aeroméxico and Viva Aerobus fly from Mexico. Air Europa and Iberia fly Madrid–Havana. Any of these avoids U.S. transit requirements.
Do I still need the D'Viajeros form if I'm not American?
Yes. D'Viajeros is Cuba's universal entry form — required of every traveler regardless of nationality.
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