North and Central America and Caribbean

All British nationals require a visa to enter Cuba.  You need a visa before you travel and you should contact the Cuban Embassy in London for further information on entry requirements in good time. 

You should get the correct visa for the purpose of your visit.  As well as tourist visas, there are other visa categories for different types of visitors.

Dual nationals must contact the Cuban Embassy in London for for advice on entry requirements before travelling.  

Your passport must be valid for six months after departure from Cuba.  

Electrical items with heavy power consumption such as travel irons and kettles may be confiscated upon entry to Cuba.  Global Positioning Systems (GPSs) are also subject to import requirements and may be confiscated.  Such confiscated items are normally returned upon departure.  For more information on Cuban Customs regulations currently in force, including lists of prohibited and regulated items, please visit the Cuban Customs Administration website.