Embassy of South Africa in Havana
Today · Closed- Address
- 5ta Avenida 4201, Havana
- Phone
- +53 7 204 9671
- Head of mission
- Y N Phosa
South Africa
Cuba
South African Embassy in Cuba
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in Cuba by 1 mission: an embassy in Havana. South Africa requires a visa from Cuban citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
South African Embassy in Havana
South Africa has its embassy in Havana, the capital; the address on record is 5ta Avenida 4201, Havana. The head of mission on record is Y N Phosa. Its phone number is on its page.
South Africa visa for Cuban citizens
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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Cuba
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Cuban citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
Cuba’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Cuba in South Africa (1)
In return, Cuba has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Cuba
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Cuba.
Travel to Cuba for South African citizens
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Cuba, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Cuba is closed
The South African embassy in Cuba closes 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Cuba?
The South African embassy is in Havana, at 5ta Avenida 4201, Havana.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Cuban citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Cuba?
South African 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 South Africa?
Yes, Cuba has its embassy in Pretoria.