Cuba
VERIFIED · MAY 202621 ENTRIESNORTH AMERICA
Cuba is in North America. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Drug penalties severe. Currency rules complex (USD/EUR exchange + 'MLC' system). Restrictions on Cuban-Americans and US citizens differ from other tourists.
DO NOT BRING
Drone import · Anti-Castro political activity · Drug trafficking
Medications
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Cuban cigars are legal globally now (post-2016 for US); export quantities vary.
- Tourists can be detained for 'desacato' (insulting authority) over social-media posts.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Drone import is essentially banned — customs confiscates.
- US visitors face extra rules under OFAC; only certain visa categories permitted.
- Internet via Nauta Wi-Fi cards or ETECSA mobile data; both monitored. Mobile data has expanded since 2018.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.