Cuba is a stunning and unique place to visit. Many tourists flock to beautiful beaches like Playa Paraiso or Playa Varadero, but culture vultures will find plenty to keep them entertained in Old Havana and Plaza de la Catedral.

Cuba’s known as one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating islands. It’s a beautiful mixture of Spanish colonial cities, magical time-worn towns and truly remarkable attractions. Whether you want to admire colonial architecture and relax in the jazz clubs of Havana, spend a day in the sun on one of Cayo Coco’s beaches or visit the tobacco farms of Viñales, Cuba is a country that will delight you at every turn.

Before you arrive, it’s important to know that there are two currencies in Cuba. There’s the Cuban convertible peso (CUC) which is used by tourists, and the Cuban peso (CUP), which locals use. You can only convert your money to CUC when you arrive in Cuba, and it’s easiest to do this at the airport or in a large hotel. Before you leave, you’ll also have to convert the currency back into sterling. Although Spanish is Cuba’s official language, English is spoken in cities and large hotels.

Due to a trading ban set by the US in 1959, Cuba has effectively stopped in time and vintage American muscle cars still line the streets. But in recent years, Cuba has opened up to tourism. Cuba is more accessible now than it has been for many decades, and tourists regularly flock to its colourful cities and luxurious beaches.

However you plan to spend your holiday, it's important that you get travel insurance for Cuba to protect yourself against unforeseen events.

Below is some more information about our products, for which Terms and Conditions apply. Please visit the policy information hub for full details.

Cuba’s entry requirements state that it’s mandatory for anyone visiting the country to have travel insurance. When you arrive, you may be asked to present proof of insurance, so it’s advisable to print a copy of your documents before you travel.

While you’re in Cuba, travel insurance can help protect you. Although Cuba is now considered to be a relatively safe country to visit, pickpockets and thieves still operate near tourist attractions. Thankfully, travel insurance for Cuba can help you towards the cost of replacing items that are lost or stolen.

Similarly, if you fall ill on your holiday, then the cost of medical care can be expensive. A basic hospital stay can cost as much as £200 per day plus medical expenses. And depending on where you are in the country, medical facilities may be difficult to get to – meaning the cost of medical evacuation could be high. But, with the correct level of cover, you’ll have peace of mind.

Our Single Trip, Annual and Backpacker policies can help protect you if your trip to Cuba doesn’t quite go to plan. Across our Single Trip and Annual policies, we also offer three different levels of cover: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Depending on the level of cover you choose, you’ll be protected against:  
  • Cancelling or curtailing your trip
  • Emergency medical and associated expenses
  • Loss of passport*
  • Delayed personal possessions
  • Lost, stolen or damaged personal possessions*
  • Loss of personal money*
  • Personal accident cover
  • Missed departures
  • Delayed departures
  • Personal liability
  • Legal expenses
  • End-supplier failure**
  • *Not available with Bronze level cover
  • **Only available with Gold level cover
  • Terms and Conditions apply.
     
When purchasing travel insurance for Cuba, currently you’ll need to select ‘Worldwide (excluding USA and Canada)’ as your area of cover on our Annual policies. This is likely to change in the near future. 
If you’re planning more than one trip to Cuba, or you’re taking more than one worldwide holiday this year, you may find our Annual insurance is more cost-effective than booking multiple Single Trip policies.
Just taking the one trip to Cuba this year? Then our Single Trip travel insurance is ideal for you. You can get cover for up to a maximum of 180 days, and you can choose a level of cover to fit your needs.
Cuba is a dream destination for many people who are exploring the world. Our Backpacker insurance can help cover you for your trip of a lifetime.
From 5th May 2021 we will no longer be offering travel insurance policies to cover people’s pre-existing medical conditions. This is only a temporary measure while we make improvements to our online booking engine. Please keep an eye on the Allianz Assistance website in the future so you are aware when we are able to offer this additional cover again.
Our family travel insurance allows you to take the whole family to Cuba on the holiday of a lifetime. You can fit everyone on the same policy, and you’ll all have cover to help if things don’t quite go to plan.