Bringing a dog or cat to Cuba in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Cuba is in Caribbean. Cuba does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Beyond rabies, Cuba requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Import permit required from CENSA (National Center for Animal Health). Health certificate must be endorsed by USDA/APHIS. Rabies vaccination required 30 days to 12 months before entry. Due to US travel restrictions, pet travel logistics may be more complex for US citizens. Maximum 2 pets per passenger. Pets must arrive as accompanied baggage or cargo.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Cuba veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: CU.