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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Cuba.
ATM cash withdrawals outside bigger communities or cities may not be available.
The Travel Mastercard card is occasionally accepted at major hotels and restaurants.
Acceptance of credit cards is limited. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
Starting from 8 November 2004: US dollars are no longer accepted as mode of payment and must be exchanged for convertible pesos CUC (1 peso equals 1 USD) with a surcharge of 10%.
This fee does not apply when exchanging other hard currencies (CHF, EUR, GBP, etc.).
Travelers are advised to take cash in Euro and Swiss francs to change into the local currency.
Large cities/tourist centers (Varadero, Jardines del Rey, St. Lucia, Playa Covarrubias, Holguin): euros (EUR) are accepted as payment by many shops, hotels, restaurants, etc.
Time difference with Switzerland
- 6 h
Capital
Havana (La Habana)
National language
Official language
Spanish
Language capabilities
English
Voltage
110/120 volt / adapter required
Opening hours
Banks
8.30 - 15.00 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
9.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Sat)
9.00 - 13.00 h (Sun)
Health situation
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of dengue fever.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Driving
Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).
Rental cars with driver available.
CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.
Country code for calling Switzerland
119 41(disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Havanna, 5ta Avenida no. 2005, entre 20 y 22, Miramar-Playa
Tel. +53 7 204 26 11
Other information
Security
Si consiglia di rispettare le abituali misure precauzionali contro la microcriminalità.
Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.
Use officially marked taxis only.
Do not hitchhike and do not take hitchhikers.
Avoid nighttime driving.
Special legal regulations
Photographing persons wearing an uniform, military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.
Severe penalties for violations of drug laws (up to life imprisonment/death penalty).
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
Find out more about TravelWhile every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.
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