As a follow up to Friday’s post, The Most Important Travel Tip Ever, we have a special announcement that will affect all those planning to attend a destination wedding in Cuba this year. Read on to find out more.
According to our sources, recently published articles have advised that all visitors entering Cuba will be required to purchase health insurance beginning May 1, 2010.
Although the procedures and requirements by the Cuban government have yet to be fully disclosed, the preliminary reports state:
“…all tourists, foreigners with temporary residence in Cuba, and Cubans living abroad visiting the country, will be required to purchase health insurance when travelling to Cuba. This health insurance is to be sold by non-Cuban insurers approved by the Cuban government, or by Cuban firms providing insurance products at Cuba’s ports of entry. Diplomats and representatives of accredited international organizations will be exempt.”
Our chosen insurance provider, RBC Insurance, is currently communicating with the appropriate government officials to determine traveller requirements. They expect to have additional information within the next two weeks when the Cuban Government announces their list of approved out-of-country insurance companies.
RBC Insurance is also communicating with the Cuban Consulate in Ottawa, the Canadian Embassy in Cuba, the Cuban Tourist Board, the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada and Asistur to obtain full details. Asistur, the Cuban Government’s assistance agency, and RBC Insurance has enjoyed a very strong partnership lasting 18 years. They have worked closely to assist and settle claims for insured travellers to Cuba.
Stay tuned in the following weeks as we keep you up-to-date on this mandatory Cuban policy regarding health insurance for travelers heading to this beautiful, tropical country. If you haven’t already, sign up for our RSS feed or have new posts delivered to your email.
Weddings By Oceans has complete trust in RBC Insurance and we recommend their products to all our clients. If you’re planning a Cuba destination wedding this year, please contact us for advice on all of your out-of-country health and trip cancellation insurance.
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