Cuba with First Choice - Departure Tax and Entry Form

Mr Parsons

2007-02-15 11:23:04

Hi Experts.

Traveling with First Choice to Cuba and the booking over the internet states that the price of the departure tax and entry form is included in the price.

Do we have to do anything or be aware of anything? Or do First Choice take care of it all?

brewerdave

2007-02-15 11:30:24

F/C send you the entry cards to fill out yourselves a couple of weeks before departure- be careful that you fill them out correctly as if you make mistakes then you will have to buy new ones yourselves at departure.
There are plenty of threads on this site showing how to fill out the forms and info required under the topic CUBA VISA Q & As

Mr Parsons

2007-02-15 11:31:11

My mistake, Just saw that thread and posted in there to avoid confusion.

factor30

2007-02-15 20:26:15

Are you sure that it states 'departure tax included', We are traveling to Cuba next week with FC and Dep Tax has to paid in cash on return
25 CuC's each (approx £16).
It isn't a fortune but at least you can plan to have it available.
Cheers
Andy. :wave

Mr Parsons

2007-02-15 21:10:34

Without a doubt. I dont have the confirmatino with me at the moment but I printed the conformatino page off and it says something along the lines of "for your concenience the total holiday price includes a mandatory departure tax"

Something similar as well for the arrival form.

malcolmhelen

2007-02-16 07:26:25

hi, fc send you your entry visa which is included in the price but you do have to pay on leaving the country we have been to cuba for the last two years with first choice unless it has changed since last may.

rachie-m

2007-02-16 09:06:46

I think I read that after May 1st, entry/exit tax will be included in all the prices with First Choice. If you travel before that date you will still have to pay locally.

Mr Parsons

2007-02-16 09:25:34

Here's a cut and paste from the booking screen on the First Choice website as you go to the last stage of booking:

*Sorry, I've had to edit your post as First Choice do not allow the copying of material from their website. Please refer to the FC website HERE. Pippy*

Looks like its all included then?

factor30

2007-02-16 19:42:42

Sounds like a result.