The passing of this new law means that Caribbean cruisers can now take time to explore this extensive cruising ground and remain in Cuba without the restriction of a 365-day limit.

Published 11 years ago, updated 6 years ago

On November 21, 2013, Decree no. 314 – 2013 was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba, which regulates all tourist marinas and which, in article #47, establishes that foreign recreational vessels may now remain in the Cuban territory up to 5 years, and even longer with the marina approval.

This means that the 5% tax on the value of the boat that had to previously be paid if the vessel was to remain over a year in Cuba, will no longer be enforced.

Also in the same Gazette, the Ministry of Finance and Prices posted resolution # 442 – 2013,  which regulates the clearance and cruising permit taxes and by which a new fee of 55 CUC has been approved that should be paid at clearing in.

These two decrees should be fully implemented within the next 30 days after publication.

Our thanks to Commodore Escrich of the Havana Yacht Club for providing this information.

See noonsite’s Cuba Formalities for full clearance details.

Don’t miss Free Cruising Guides A Cruising Guide to CUBA by Amaia Agirre and  Frank Virgintino (2013).