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Canadian Embassy & Consulates in Cuba

  • 1 embassy
  • 3 consulates
  • 1 honorary consulate

In Cuba, Canada has an embassy in Havana, 3 consulates in Varadero, Santa Lucía and Havana and an honorary consulate in Varadero. Canada requires Cuban citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: Canada’s 5 missions in Cuba

Map: Canada’s 5 missions in Cuba

Canadian Embassy in Havana

Canada has its embassy in Havana, the capital; the address on record is Calle 30, No. 518 esquina a 7ma, Miramar, Havana, 11300. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Canadian consulates in Cuba

  • Consulate of Canada in Varadero

    Consulate · Varadero

  • Consulate of Canada in Santa Lucía

    Consulate · Santa Lucía

    Hotel Atlantico, Suite 1, Guardalavaca, Holguín, Santa Lucía

  • Consulate of Canada in Havana

    Consulate · Havana

    Avenida 7ma 518, Miramar (Playa), Ciudad de la Habana

    Today 08:30–13:00

Canada also has 3 consulates in Varadero, Santa Lucía and Havana; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Canadian honorary consulates in Cuba

Canada has an honorary consulate in Varadero; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Canada visa for Cuban citizens

CubaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Cuba

CanadaCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Canada

Canada visa requirements for citizens of Cuba

  • Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
  • Transit visa
  • Study and work permits (brief)
  • Fee: CA$100
  • 4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Cuban citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel. In Cuba, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Havana or one of the consulates in Varadero, Santa Lucía and Havana, or to a visa centre working for Canada.

Cuba’s missions in Canada

Missions of Cuba in Canada (2)

In return, Cuba has 2 missions in Canada, including its embassy in Ottawa.

Good to know

Canada in Cuba

Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; 5 of them are in Cuba.

Travel to Cuba for Canadian citizens

Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Cuba, Canadian citizens can turn to the Canadian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Canadian missions in Cuba are closed

Canadian missions in Cuba close on Cuba’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, Triumph of the Revolution (Triunfo de la Revolución) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Victory of Fidel Castro (Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas) on Saturday 2 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Canadian embassy in Cuba?

The Canadian embassy is in Havana, at Calle 30, No. 518 esquina a 7ma, Miramar, Havana, 11300.

Does Canada have consulates in Cuba?

Yes, Canada has 3 consulates in Varadero, Santa Lucía and Havana. Canada also has an honorary consulate in Varadero.

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Canada?

Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Does Cuba have an embassy in Canada?

Yes, Cuba has its embassy in Ottawa, along with 1 other mission in Canada.