German foreign ministry strongly discourages travel to Cuba

Germany advises against travel to Cuba as a severe energy crisis disrupts medical services and daily life, warning of limited flights, hotels, and sudden restrictions.

Reuters

March 18, 2026

German foreign ministry strongly discourages travel to Cuba

A view of Havana city with the National Capitol building in the background, as Cuba reconnected its electrical grid across much of the island, according to the Energy and Mines Ministry, following a nationwide blackout that left about 10 million people without electricity, in Havana, Cuba, March 17, 2026.

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Germany's foreign ministry strongly discouraged citizens from going to Cuba due to an acute energy crisis that particularly limits medical care in a travel notification sent on Wednesday.

Flight and hotel options are also limited, said the ministry, and further, last-minute restrictions must be expected at any time.

Cubans faced a 29-hour national blackout this week as U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against the Communist-run island in addition to cutting off oil sales.

-Writing by Miranda Murray;Editing by Madeline Chambers/Reuters