Luggage, customs and requirements to travel to Cuba
What to know before boarding: what you can bring and what customs charges, the food and medicine exemption, appliances and vehicles, entry requirements and the rules for travelling from the United States. Every guide cites the rule in force and the date from which it applies.
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What you can take to Cuba in your luggage: limits, quantities and duties
The 1,000 USD limit, how customs values your goods, what you pay, how many units of each item are allowed and the new option, since October 2026, of paying for the excess in dollars.
October 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Read guideFood, medicine and toiletries to Cuba duty-free: what the current exemption says
The exemption that began in 2021 no longer has an end date. How much you can bring in luggage and parcels, what conditions apply and which medical supplies it covers.
October 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Read guideRequirements to enter Cuba under the new Migration and Immigration laws
Passport, tourist visa, length of stay and extensions, health insurance and the D’Viajeros form, under Law 171 and its Regulations, in force from 1 November 2026.
October 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Read guideAppliances, equipment and vehicles to Cuba: values, limits and taxes
Customs reference values for appliances, generators and equipment, what needs authorisation and the 2026 rules for importing motorbikes, tricycles and electric cars.
October 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Read guideTravelling to Cuba from the United States: the authorised categories in 2026
Tourism remains prohibited under US law. Which travel categories exist, what changed on 30 September 2026, which lists to avoid and which records to keep.
October 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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