About British Embassy Havana
Calle 34 no. 702 esq 7ma. Miramar, Playa
Havana
La Habana
11300
Cuba
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/cuba/british-embassy-havana
About us
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Opening hours
Due to security considerations, public access is by appointment only.
The Embassy is implementing a new working hours system due to the shortage of fuel in the country
Embassy hours (CST):Monday to Thursday 8:00 to 16:15 hrs.
Embassy hours (GMT): Monday to Thursday 13:00 to 21:15 hrs.
Emergency consular assistance following the death, hospitalisation, arrest, or other serious incident involving a British national is available 24 hours by using our contact form.
Visa enquiries
Service not offered at this location
Check if you need a visa or send an enquiry to UK Visas and Immigration.
Passports
Service not offered at this location
Find out how to apply for a British passport or send an enquiry to His Majesty’s Passport Office.
Services available by appointment in Havana
Make an appointment on-line for the following services.
Apply for a notarial or documentary service
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Disabled access
Our offices are fully equipped with facilities for disabled visitors. If you need special assistance, please contact us before you arrange an appointment.
Press enquiries
Our press team answers media enquiries about the work of the UK government and the British Embassy in Havana. To contact the press team, please call +537 214 2200
Department for International Trade (DBT)
DBT helps companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy, acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business.
Public holidays in 2026
On the following public holidays, our office will be closed for normal business. Emergency consular assistance for British nationals is available by telephone.
| Date | Public Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| Friday 2 January | Victory Day (Cuba) |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday, 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | International Workers’ Day |
| Monday 4 May | Early May bank holiday |
| Monday 25 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday 27 July | Cuban National Rebellion Day |
| Monday 31 August | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Monday 28 December | Boxing Day |
| Thursday 31 December | New Year’s Eve |