Cuba Packing List: Documents, Cash and Essentials

Packing checklist

Cuba Packing List: what travellers should bring

Pack for autonomy: documents offline, enough cash, medication, charging equipment, personal-care items and first-day essentials in your carry-on.

Quick answer: prepare for delays, shortages, power interruptions and limited shopping. Bring what is essential for your health, communication and first 48 hours.

Carry-on essentials

Passport, visa or eVisa information and D’Viajeros QR code.
Travel insurance certificate and emergency contacts.
Medication for the trip plus a reasonable delay.
Cash divided between two secure places.
Phone, charger, power bank and cables.
One change of clothes, swimwear and basic toiletries.
Hotel address, transfer voucher and flight details offline.

Checked-bag checklist

Category	Useful items
Clothing	Light clothing, hat, sandals, walking shoes and a light rain layer
Sun and insects	Sunscreen, after-sun care and insect repellent
Personal care	Preferred hygiene products and enough supplies for the full stay
Health	Basic first-aid supplies, oral rehydration and prescriptions
Power	Adapter if required, multi-port charger and spare cable

Documents to save offline

Passport identification page.
eVisa code and D’Viajeros QR code.
Insurance policy and assistance number.
Flights, hotel voucher and transfer confirmation.
Prescriptions and medication list.
Offline maps and emergency contacts.

Medication and health supplies

Keep essential medication in the carry-on, preferably in original labelled packaging. Do not assume a specific medication, sunscreen, contact-lens product or personal-care item will be easy to replace locally.

Power and Internet backup

Charge devices before travel, carry a power bank and download maps and documents before departure. Outages can affect hotel WiFi, mobile networks, elevators and card terminals.