Does Cuba require proof of onward travel?
No blanket rule documented
🇨🇺 Cuba doesn't publish a routine proof-of-onward-travel requirement for visitors — but that's not
the whole story: airlines can still ask on one-way fares, and border officers can always ask about your plans.
What that means in practice
Unlike the 57 destinations where an exit ticket is a documented entry condition, Cuba leaves it to officer and airline discretion. The airline carries the fine if you're refused entry, so a check-in agent — budget carriers especially — can still ask how you'll leave, and an immigration officer can ask about onward plans, funds and accommodation. Cross-check the entry requirements (Gov. of Canada) ↗ before you book.
Nearby countries that do check (10)
Americas has 10 destinations where onward proof is a documented entry condition — if Cuba is one stop on a longer trip, the rule can follow you:
What to carry anyway
A rough exit plan answers most questions before they're asked: know your likely route out, keep proof of funds reachable, and have your first nights' accommodation to hand. Cuba admits citizens of 21 countries visa-free — see who can visit Cuba →
Before you travel
Travelling one-way anyway? A cheap, real exit ticket keeps every question short:
Check any destination — or your airline
See who asks for an exit ticket, what counts, and how strictly your carrier enforces it.
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