Free export

• No information available

Prohibited

• Illegal drugs
• Explosives
• Pornographic materials
• Meat and fruit products
• Freezers, computers and other mechanical devices

Restricted

• No information available

Basic health information for travelers to Cuba

• Hepatitis A is prevalent in the country during the summer months. Hepatitis B and HIV/Aids has also been reported and travellers are advised to take all necessary procedures when dealing with needles or engaging in sexual intercourse whilst visiting.

• Dengue Fever is present in the country and travellers are advised to buy insect repellent and wear clothes that expose little in the way of skin so as to limit the risk of infection. The Cuban authorities are reported to be taking steps to control the mosquito that transmits dengue fever to humans but any travellers visiting the country should seek medical assistance if bitten.

• Cases of Rabies have also been reported in the country and travellers with young children should stay away from wild animals that may contain the disease. If bitten, travellers should immediately thoroughly clean the wound and seek medical attention. Typhoid may also be a risk in the more remote rural parts of the country.

• Many medicines are unavailable in Cuba so you should bring any prescription drugs you take regularly. A clear copy of the prescription and the reason for the medicine is advised for taking the drugs into the country through customs safely.

Basic security information for travelers to Cuba

• Travellers should avoid being alone in certain parts of the cities after dark and should avoid carrying large sums of cash or jewellery around with them if possible.

• Cuba is a one party state with a strong military and police presence in clear evidence. Travellers are strongly urged to carry a copy of their passport with them at all times in the event of stoppage by the authorities and to avoid getting involved in any protests or civil disturbances between protesters and the government which could turn violent and dangerous. Travellers planning a visit to the country should check the political situation in the country before visiting and avoid undertaking any activity which may attract attention from the security services.

• Military and other important government facilities should be avoided and not photographed. Pictures taken may be confiscated and destroyed by the security services.

• Cars can be hired and driven providing the travellers has a clean passport and insurance but should take care if driving down roads which may be poorly lit and in overall bad condition. Travel at night is particularly ill advised owing to the risks of collision with wild animals and the threat of sometimes violent assault and carjacking.

• The countries Hurricane season runs from June to November and can cause great losses of both live and property. Travellers to the country should monitor the predicted environmental conditions prior to their flight and to plan their visit accordingly. Homosexuality is not formally illegal in Cuba but may be frowned upon in public.

For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Cuban Embassy.

List of Cuban Embassies all over the world: http://cuba.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/