π¨πΊ Cuba
- Capital
- Havana
- Currency
- $ Cuban Peso (CUP)
- Drives on the
- Right
- Population
- ~ 11.3 Million
Travel Advisories
There are currently 2 active travel advisories for Cuba.
The most recent advisory was issued 14 days ago by π¨π¦, which recommended Increased Caution.
Increased Caution
14 days ago
Issued by π¨π¦
14 days ago
Issued by π¨π¦
Increased Caution
10 months ago
Issued by πΊπΈ
Reissued with updates to crime information.
Exercise increased caution in Cuba due to crime.
Country Summary: Petty crime is a threat for tourists in Cuba. Also, violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide, sometimes occurs in Cuba.
Travel outside of the Havana area for U.S. Embassy employees requires a special notification process which may affect the Embassy’s ability to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Cuba.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cuba.
If you decide to travel to Cuba:
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
- Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad:
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Cuba.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
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10 months ago
Issued by πΊπΈ
Reissued with updates to crime information.
Exercise increased caution in Cuba due to crime.
Country Summary: Petty crime is a threat for tourists in Cuba. Also, violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide, sometimes occurs in Cuba.
Travel outside of the Havana area for U.S. Embassy employees requires a special notification process which may affect the Embassy’s ability to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Cuba.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Cuba.
If you decide to travel to Cuba:
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
- Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad:
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Cuba.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.