The Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto is a career consular post of Cuba in Toronto, Ontario; it serves Cuban citizens and travellers in its consular district. Cuba is represented in Ottawa by the Embassy of Cuba in Canada.
Contact Details
| Address | 5353 Dundas Street West, Suite 205, Square Kipling, Toronto, Ontario M9B 6H8, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 416 234 8181 |
| Fax | +1 416 234 2754 |
| toronto2@embacubacanada.net | |
| Consul General | Victor Manuel Garcia Sanchez |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
Hours shown: consular services (by prior appointment by e-mail), according to the Cuban foreign ministry website (October 2026). Telephone enquiries (416) 234-1819: Monday to Friday 15:00–17:30. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate General
Before your visit
- Location: The consulate general is in the Etobicoke City Centre area of Toronto, Ontario, about 13 km in a straight line from the centre of Toronto; the nearest airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 8.5 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is Kipling (TTC subway/LRT, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto
The consul general is Victor Manuel Garcia Sanchez, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. The GAC list also names the office’s tourism section (1200 Bay Street, 305, Toronto). It is one of 2 career consular posts of Cuba in Canada listed in the Global Affairs Canada list. According to the Cuban foreign ministry website, its consular district covers Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon. The consulate general states that it is closed on Cuban and Canadian public holidays; the dates shown combine the Cuban holidays it lists with the general holidays of the Canada Labour Code for 2026.
Which Cuban office is responsible for me?
| Office | Provinces and territories covered |
|---|---|
| Consulate General, Montreal | New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec |
| Consulate General, Toronto (this office) | Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon |
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba – Consulate General of Cuba in Montreal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba – Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto.
Do I need an appointment?
For some services, yes. According to the Cuban foreign ministry website (October 2026), certain services are by appointment.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Cuban sources:
Renewing a Cuban passport abroad
- Renewal is possible for passports issued on or after 1 January 2010
- The consular application form (planilla)
- A photocopy of the passport’s main page
- Two colour passport photos, high resolution, light background, no dark glasses
- Cubans born abroad who acquired citizenship: the citizenship resolution and Cuban birth certificate
- Some consulates accept postal applications, others only in person (biometric data) – check with your consulate
Sources: Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport renewal by e-mail or post, Consulate General of Cuba in Madrid (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate general.
Other consulates in Toronto
89 other countries are represented in Toronto, among them: Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (consulate general), Denmark (consulate general), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Ecuador (consulate), El Salvador (consulate general), Eritrea (consulate general), Estonia (honorary), Finland (consulate), France (consulate general), Germany (consulate general), Ghana (consulate general), Greece (consulate general), Grenada (consulate general), Guatemala (consulate general), Guinea (honorary), Guyana (consulate), Haiti (honorary), Hungary (consulate), Iceland (honorary). The full list of all 90 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
According to the Cuban foreign ministry website, the consulate general is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – Triumph of the Revolution
- 2 January 2026 – Triumph of the Revolution
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 1 May 2026 – International Workers’ Day
- 18 May 2026 – Victoria Day
- 1 July 2026 – Canada Day
- 25 July 2026 – Day of National Rebellion
- 26 July 2026 – Day of National Rebellion
- 27 July 2026 – Day of National Rebellion
- 7 September 2026 – Labour Day
- 30 September 2026 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- 10 October 2026 – Independence Day
- 12 October 2026 – Thanksgiving Day
- 11 November 2026 – Remembrance Day
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
- 26 December 2026 – Boxing Day
- 31 December 2026 – New Year’s Eve celebrations
Emergency assistance
In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Cuba can contact the Embassy of Canada in Havana, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Cuba in Canada
Cuba in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Toronto, the nearest other Cuban office is the Embassy in Ottawa (about 350 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Toronto.
- Ottawa (350 km) – Embassy of Cuba in Canada
- Montreal (500 km) – Consulate General (Quebec)
- Toronto – Consulate General (this page)
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba – Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto, Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help).
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