Will I be questioned when I arrive back to the U.S.?

We ask our travellers to tell of their experience passing through border security on their return to the U.S. after visiting Cuba. The comments below are from real travellers who have visited Cuba. Were they asked questions by the immigration official, and if so, which questions? Were they asked to show paperwork? What was the reaction by the immigration official?

When returning to the U.S. you need to have your trip itinerary, travel affidavit, trip diary, and know the name of the license category of your legal trip to Cuba. See more about how to make a legal trip to Cuba

Real comments from returning travelers

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Date of return: March 21, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? Yes
Comments:
The U.S, immigration official, who had a spanish accent asked me how long I was in Cuba and why I was there. And did I bring back any Cuban cigars. I have been to Cuba before and the U.S. custom official just said "Welcome Back"
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Date of return: March 19, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No
Comments:
No problems
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Date of return: March 17, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? Yes
Comments:
Visa was purchased at MIA. And the Declaration was a surprise at our departing airport. We did not log our itinerary, and we had no issues leaving the country. They did not stamp our passport coming or going. Once in country, it was difficult at times to differentiate between State run restaurants, and Palateria.
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Date of return: March 17, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No
Comments:
No problems at all. Our luggage lock was removed and missing from a checked bag and a bag was damages.
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Date of return: March 17, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No
Comments:
We didn't have any problems. They didn't ask any questions just checked our passports.
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Date of return: March 17, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No
Comments:
They asked me a few questions before entering.
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Date of return: March 14, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No
Comments:
It was very smooth. They asked if this was our only luggage and if we had any cigars or alcohol.
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Date of return: March 14, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No
Comments:
We were not asked to show proof of legal travel.
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Date of return: March 14, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No
Comments:
I don't recall.
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Date of return: March 14, 2024
Were you asked to show your license? No
Comments:
The immigration officer asked why were were in Cuba, and he said he is surprised that many people forget and say they are there on leisure. But when we gave our reason, he just said welcome back.
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