Embassy of the United Kingdom in Havana
Today · Closed- Address
- Calle 34 no. 702 esq 7ma. Miramar, Playa, 11300 Havana
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- James Hooley Obe
United Kingdom
Cuba
British Embassy in Cuba
1 embassy
In Cuba, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Havana. The United Kingdom requires Cuban citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
British Embassy in Havana
The United Kingdom has its embassy in Havana, the capital; the address on record is Calle 34 no. 702 esq 7ma. Miramar, Playa, 11300 Havana. The head of mission on record is James Hooley Obe. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Cuban citizens
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Cuba
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United Kingdom requires Cuban citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Cuba, the application is made at the British embassy in Havana or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.
Cuba’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Cuba in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, Cuba has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Cuba
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Cuba.
Travel to Cuba for British citizens
British citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Cuba, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Cuba is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Cuba?
The British embassy is in Havana, at Calle 34 no. 702 esq 7ma. Miramar, Playa, 11300 Havana.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Cuban citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do British citizens need a visa for Cuba?
British citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Cuba have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Cuba has its embassy in London.