🇨🇺 Is Cuba safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Cuba: 35 diplomatic missions from 32 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Cuba
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cuba due to ongoing instability
- Terminal 2 at José Martí International Airport is closed; flights redirected to Terminal 3
- Air France, Iberia, LATAM, World2Fly and all Canadian airlines have suspended Cuba flights
- Fuel rationing is in force; public transport, communications and services are severely disrupted
- Spain nationals need a valid passport (min. 6 months), visa, QR code, medical insurance and return flight ticket to enter Cuba
- The QR code must be obtained before arrival by completing an online electronic form
- Spaniards who visited Cuba after Jan 12, 2021 lose ESTA eligibility and must obtain a US visa instead
- Severe fuel shortage causes major disruptions to inter-city and urban transport across the country
Risk areas and situations
- Protests have occurred across Cuba; gatherings can escalate without warning
- The national electricity grid has collapsed multiple times; outages affect the whole country
- Essential infrastructure including medical care and transport faces sustained disruption nationwide
- Daily citizen protests are occurring in several Havana neighbourhoods and various towns across the country
- Outside Havana, confirm return transport or fuel availability before departing, as shortages are critical
- Tourist areas carry a heightened risk of personal theft; take extra precautions with belongings
Health
- Medical care is severely affected by fuel and power shortages; access to treatment may be limited
- Carry reserves of water, food and keep mobile devices charged due to infrastructure collapse
- A mandatory medical insurance policy is required as part of the entry documentation
- Recurring power and water cuts lasting over 24 hours affect access to medical services nationwide
- Kerosene shortages force Spanish airline flights to refuel in third countries on the return leg, extending travel time
Emergency numbers in Cuba
Embassies and consulates in Cuba
35 diplomatic missions from 32 countries, across 5 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 2 | Havana, Varadero |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Havana |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 2 | Havana |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Havana |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Havana |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Havana |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | 1 | Havana |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Havana |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 1 | Havana |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Havana |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Havana |
…and 20 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Cuba is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cuba safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Cuba is 2.32/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Cuba?
The general emergency number in Cuba is 106. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Cuba?
Telcomia tracks 35 diplomatic missions from 32 countries in Cuba, across 5 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.