Foreign travel advice

Cuba

Warnings and insuranceSummary

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Travel insurance is compulsory for travel to Cuba. It is more aboutimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel adviceinsurance.

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The British Embassy in Havana is open to the public by appointment only. If you travel

need emergency consular assistance you should telephone the Embassy +53 7 214 2200 and select the option for emergency consular assistance. There may be a short time delay to be connected.

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