About getting into Cuba?

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Tropicales

Yes you need a passport and your ID. If you're coming through Canada, you will receive a tourist card (carta turista) while en route to Cuba on the plane.
However, Cuba does not recognize dual citizenship. This is information you need to consider:

Dual Nationality: The Government of Cuba does not recognize the U.S. nationality of U.S. citizens who are born in Cuba or are the children of Cuban parents. These individuals will be treated solely as Cuban citizens and may be subject to a range of restrictions and obligations, including military service. The Cuban government may require Cuban-American citizens to enter and depart Cuba using a Cuban passport. Using a Cuban passport for this purpose does not jeopardize one's U.S. citizenship; however, such persons must use their U.S. passports to enter and depart the United States. In some instances, dual nationals may be required to obtain exit permission from the Cuban government in order to return to the United States. There have been cases of Cuban-American dual nationals being forced by the Cuban government to surrender their U.S. passports. Despite these restrictions, Cuban-American dual nationals who fall ill may only be treated at hospitals for foreigners (except in emergencies). See the Consular Access paragraph below for information on Cuba's denial of consular services to Cuban-American dual nationals who have been arrested, as well as the Childrenâ€™s Issues paragraph below for information on how dual nationality may affect welfare inquiries and custody disputes.

Cuban-American dual nationals should be especially wary of any attempt by Cuban authorities to compel them to sign â€œrepatriationâ€ documents. The Government of Cuba views a declaration of repatriation as a legal statement on the part of the dual national that she/he intends to resettle permanently in Cuba. In several instances, the Government of Cuba has seized the U.S. passports of dual nationals signing declarations of repatriation and has denied these individuals permission to return to the United States.

Consular Access: U.S. citizens are encouraged to carry a copy of their U.S. passport with them at all times so that, if questioned by local officials, proof of identity and U.S. citizenship is readily available. The original should be kept in a secure location, preferably in a safe or locked suitcase.

Cuba does not recognize the right or obligation of the U.S. Government to protect Cuban-born American citizens, whom the Cuban government views as Cuban citizens only. Cuban authorities consistently refuse to notify the U.S. Interests Section of the arrest of Cuban-American dual nationals and deny U.S. consular officers access to them. They also withhold information concerning their welfare and treatment.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1097.html#entry_requirements

Even though you don't plan on returning to the US, you will still need to consider other routes if you want to leave at any point.

Yes, Cuba is safe and I will never argue how gorgeous an island it is...and Cubans are warm-hearted people....BUT, if you're not married to a Cuban in Cuba or you don't have a specific job already in place in Cuba (such as in tourism/hotel industry or anything else), then you won't be able to just 'live' in Cuba indefinitely.

You'll need to think about this a bit more thoroughly and have more careful planning.

wenteast

You sound like you've made up your mind that Cuba is the place for you (you don't plan on coming back to the U.S.? Then good riddance), but you might also want to consider that the Cubans might not be too thrilled to have an American (at least by citizenship) born at Gitmo in their country. They may deny you residence, refuse you a passport, harass you, all kinds of things. Because you're wrong -- it IS a totalitarian state, complete with controlled press, limited freedom of worship, political prisoners, the whole nine yards.

Have fun!

the big

Excuse me. Whoever told you it was not totalitarian stole your money. Just, what do you know about Cuba ?

Based on your words, I would say that very, very, few things. Maybe you should really go there and live as the rest of us live for a couple of years. Then you might have a better idea of how Cuba really is

Only problem is that perhaps it will be too late then

When you say it is safe, safe for what ?
Can you explain ?

el loco

Well, bubbles, for your information. No, you cannot

You need a visa and a passport.

If you don't plan on coming back to the usa, that is not a good idea, but if that is what you want, be my guest

Don't forget I told you so

Der Schreckliche

There are many correct answers here, but I have the feeling that you are not listening.

If the Cuban regime is not totalitarian, then, can you tell me what is ?

Right. It is the Caribbean and it is beautiful. And your point is ?

Victor

It is very accessible indeed, but about being an all right place to live, a million people might disagree

And may I know why you thought that you would not need a visa and a passport ?

You don't plan on coming back. Fine, enjoy but don't complain later, unless you become one of fidel's elite or keep the privileges of being a foreigner

smurf21697

wow, your leaving the us to go to cuba... say hi to castro and his commie buddies for me. or is he dead.. mystery

Leon B

I think you still need permission from the US government to go down there. Travel to Cuba is very strictly regulated.

There are also certain classes you can take (in community college at least) that, at the end, go down there legally--but the number of permits for those declined drastically during the current administration. It may get better under Obama, but I wouldn't pin *too* many hopes on that.

Spike

Why is America still acting like a spoilt brat where Cuba is concerned. The USA has good diplomatic relations with other communist countries but where Cuba is concerned it needs to grow up. The USA is missing out on a huge new market right on its doorstep. Ive heard its illegal to import Cuban cigars into the USA.. Surely this must be a joke, no civilised country could be so petty and anal as that.

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