Havana Travel Forum

From what I can glean, a tourist can expect few if any problems carrying tech gear such as a laptop into Havana. My question is what about peripheral stuff? I have
a very small (1kg. 8"x6")that I use around the world as I need guaranteed connectivity to braodband internet. Internet cafes and hotel hookups are not an option. This gear (Thrane Explorer 110) does not look anything like the older
antennas.

Since I'm not going as a journalist or other professional entity, I've been told getting a permit from the Ministry of information is doubtful. I just want to carry this small device and use it discreetly. My question is limited to what others have experienced with custom officials at the airport.

On the two trips I've made to Cuba I've not had any problems going through customs and I've not known of anyone else who has had. I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of them though as I know for the Cuban people the authorities can make life pretty grim and the only thing that 'protects' tourists is that we bring a lot of money in with us - if we were to be seen as trouble makers though I think that would be very different.

Good luck with it in any case.

You can try to take it , but maybe if they search you they want you to leave it behind.Its hard to know..when they stop you or not. All the best ..