Can I walk around in Cuba with a copy of my passport instead of the passport itself?
Can I walk around in Cuba with a copy of my passport instead of the passport itself ?
I'm asking this because I prefer to leave my passport in the hotel, rather having it with me.
Do you think that police can make me problems ? (I'm Italian and live in Europe)
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I actually asked this question a few months ago to a representative of a Cuban consulate. She told me that it is a good idea to use a photocopy of the passport, but only if I can provide some other additional indentification with a picture, like a health insurance card, a driver license, a resident card etc. However, if you ever need to do a currency exchange on cash, you will have to show your actual passport.
Note that in Cuba it is mandatory to carry some kind of identification document, not doing so is considered a contravention, potentially penalized with a fine.
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I have also been in Cuba more than 5 years ago and I have never carried my passport.
My passport was always in the hotel safe and I carried a copy of the first few pages.
Maybe you should ask what's best to do from the customs agent at the Cuban airport.
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