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Practical info for Cuba
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy HavanaEmbassy
- Address
- Calle 34 no. 702 esq 7ma. Miramar, Playa, Havana, La Habana, 11300, Cuba
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/cuba/british-embassy-havana
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 25/09/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the whole country.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cuba
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Cuban peso (CUP).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for CUP.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC-04:00, −4 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
Next clock change: 01/11/2026 (UTC-05:00).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Cuba with a UK driving licence for up to 6 months. After 6 months, you must pass a driving test and get a Cuban driving licence.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: CubaCel/C-COM (Sirocco).
Source: Sirocco · verified on 26/10/2026
eSIM prices for Cuba
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Cuba?
Single emergency number: 106 ; Police: 106 ; Medical emergencies: 104 ; Fire brigade: 105
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Cuba?
British Embassy Havana, Calle 34 no. 702 esq 7ma. Miramar, Playa, Havana, La Habana, 11300, Cuba. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Cuba?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 25/09/2026.
What is the travel advice for Cuba?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the whole country. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cuba
What currency is used in Cuba?
Currency: Cuban peso (CUP). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for CUP.
What is the time difference in Cuba?
Local time: UTC-04:00, −4 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). Next clock change: 01/11/2026 (UTC-05:00). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Cuba?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Cuba with a UK driving licence for up to 6 months. After 6 months, you must pass a driving test and get a Cuban driving licence.”
Which mobile networks operate in Cuba?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: CubaCel/C-COM (Sirocco).