Travel advice for Cuba

Avoid all travel to Cuba because critical energy shortages cause fuel scarcity, prolonged power cuts, water and telecommunications disruptions, and limited healthcare, transport, and waste collection services. Rising crime and unrest also make travel dangerous, while disrupted international connections may hinder departure from the island. Assistance is particularly limited outside Havana, although Havana has somewhat better supplies and only a few hours of electricity daily.

Avoid all travel to Cuba because an economic crisis causes power cuts and shortages of food, medicines and fuel. Fuel scarcity may make departure impossible, Visa and Mastercard cards are no longer accepted, and protests, internet disruption, hurricanes and a chikungunya epidemic add risks. Healthcare is good in the capital and tourist areas but limited in smaller cities and rural areas, so travellers with serious health problems should not visit.

Australia advises avoiding non-essential travel for Cuba.

Avoid nonessential travel to Cuba because nationwide security risk is high, while fuel shortages, power cuts, and limited medical care cause major difficulties. Theft, fraud, violent crime, dengue, and other mosquito-borne diseases are concerns, so use mosquito protection, avoid tap water, and travel in groups. Outside Havana and Varadero, a problem-free return may not be possible. Avoid Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, and parts of Holguin because of Hurricane Melissa.

Avoid non-essential travel to Cuba because a nationwide crisis has caused daily power cuts, acute fuel shortages and worsening socioeconomic conditions, while disrupted flights and limited basic services create travel difficulties. Simultaneous circulation of dengue, Oropouche and chikungunya arboviruses adds health risks. During the Caribbean hurricane season from June to November, follow local crisis authorities’ instructions.

Avoid non-essential travel to Cuba because worsening shortages of fuel, electricity, food, water, medicine and other basic necessities can disrupt resorts, ground transport and consular services. Fuel is scarce and unpredictable, power cuts are long and unpredictable, and opportunistic crime has increased. Consider leaving while commercial flight options remain available, as conditions could worsen during the hurricane season.

Avoid non-essential travel to Cuba, as Hungary advises travel only for indispensable purposes until supplies normalize. Power cuts can interrupt water and mobile services, fuel and public transport are limited, medical care is constrained, and demonstrations may turn violent. Street crime and occasional violence against foreigners are increasing, poor hygiene is raising hepatitis A infections, and hurricane warnings should be monitored in the Atlantic and Caribbean region.

Avoid non-essential travel to Cuba because fuel shortages and prolonged power outages can seriously disrupt water, communications, transport and medical care, while dengue and chikungunya are reported. Consular assistance is extremely limited. Bring essential supplies and medicines, comprehensive insurance covering medical evacuation, cash and insect repellent, and complete the required arrival documentation.

Avoid non-essential travel to Cuba because shortages of fuel, food and medicines, prolonged power cuts, disrupted transport and regional tensions make holidays unsafe. Outages affect essential services; protests may bring social unrest and severe punishment, while pickpocketing and robbery occur. Avoid protests and isolated streets, neighbourhoods and parks; hurricanes and floods are possible from June to November. LGBTQ+ travellers face less accepting attitudes especially outside Havana.

Avoid nonessential travel to Cuba because a severe economic and energy crisis has caused prolonged electricity cuts in some parts and shortages of food, fuel and medicines, while protests are occurring. Health risks include Zika, chikungunya, dengue and cholera, and hospitals face severe shortages of medical supplies. Pickpocketing and theft are increasing, so take particular care in Old Havana streets, crowded areas, public transport, nightclubs and private guesthouses.

Avoid all but essential travel to Cuba. British citizens need a tourist visa, a valid passport, and proof of onward or return travel; overstaying the visa can lead to detention. Drones are prohibited, while certain food and electrical items face import or customs restrictions, and mobile GPS is subject to import rules. Arrange insurance for local treatment and medical evacuation, and check that suitable healthcare is available before travel.

Take sufficient care throughout Cuba because severe fuel and energy shortages cause frequent, prolonged power cuts, while gasoline, diesel and medicines are scarce and some flights are reduced or cancelled. Robbery and aggravated robbery are increasing, particularly in Havana Old Town and central Havana, during both day and night.

Exercise increased caution in Cuba because of crime and unreliable electrical power. Petty theft and car break-ins are risks, while armed robbery and homicide are increasing; U.S. law prohibits unauthorized tourist travel to, from, or within Cuba. Avoid protests and demonstrations. Daily power cuts occur in Havana and can last even longer outside the capital, while scarce fuel may prevent generators from operating reliably.