British Embassy in Cuba

Since 2011, the United Kingdom has had its Embassy in the Cuban capital, Havana.

The United Kingdom's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Cuba is His Excellency Antony Stokes.

Services of the British Embassy in Cuba

The British Embassy in Havana represents the British government in Cuba. The British Embassy in Havana works with the Cuban government in a wide range of areas, including increasing bilateral trade and reducing the threat of organized crime.

The British Embassy also recognizes among its missions on the island that of contributing to the improvement of human rights. It is also responsible for providing consular support to British citizens in Cuba and processing visas for travel to the United Kingdom.

These are the specific services provided by this consular office:

1. Visas

For full information regarding visa requirements for visiting the United Kingdom and how to apply, we suggest you visit the UK Border Agency website: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), part of the Home Office responsible for issuing UK visas, processes applications from Cuban clients at the British Embassy in Havana.

Applicants wishing to visit, work, or study in the United Kingdom must complete their applications before attending an appointment to have their biometrics collected at the British Embassy. Applicants should find out in advance what type of visa they require to enter the United Kingdom and the application process for each type. To do so, please consult the following website: www.gov.uk/ukvi

The UK Visa and Immigration Office cannot handle visa inquiries and questions submitted in person at the British Embassy. Therefore, for any questions related to visa processing for travel from Cuba to the UK, we suggest you write to the following email address: [email protected]

2. Births, deaths and weddings

For British citizens residing in Cuba, this consular office is responsible for providing information on how to register a birth or death, as well as the legal documentation required by couples who decide to marry or enter into a civil partnership.

3. Passports and emergency travel documents

In this regard, this Embassy provides all the information on how to renew or replace your British passport. It also offers information on how to replace your travel documentation if you lose your passport.

4. Travel Tips

Information is provided to British citizens living in Cuba on how to stay safe and avoid problems while living outside the United Kingdom or traveling abroad. Links are provided to British embassies, High Commissions, and other diplomatic missions around the world.

5. Legalization service

This consular office provides advice on obtaining official confirmation that your UK public documentation is correct, so that it can be accepted by foreign authorities. The UK does not require legalization of any document for use in the UK.

Contact information for the British Embassy in Cuba:

Address: 34 Calle 702, between 7ma Avenida and Calle 17. Miramar, Playa. Havana, Cuba.

Local phone: (07) 214.2200

International Phone: +53.7.214.2200

Local Fax: (07) 214.2218

International fax: +53.7.214.2218

Email address: [email protected]

Official Web site: www.ukincuba.fco.gov.uk

Opening hours of the British Embassy in Cuba:

Of theuneThursday, from 8.00:4.00 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm

Fridays from 8.00:1.00 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm