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Photography & Drones — Cuba

What travelers need to know about photography & drones in Cuba. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Photography & Drones in Cuba: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

It is illegal to photograph military or police installations/personnel, or harbor, rail, or airport facilities in Cuba; penalties are particularly severe — check with officials first.

Particularly severe penalties.

§ US State Dept — Cuba

Verified Jul 27, 2026

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