The Embassy of Cuba in Berlin serves as the main point of contact for Cuban nationals in Germany, handling consular matters and bilateral diplomatic relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Stavangerstraße 20, 10439 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 40 04 58 20 |
| Fax | +49 30 2 29 05 69 |
| recepcion@botschaft-kuba.de | |
| Website | www.misiones.cubaminrex.cu/es/alemania |
| Head of Mission | Ms. Juana Martinez Gonzalez, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Address | Gotlandstraße 15, 10439 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 40 04 58 229; +49 30 40 04 58 230 |
| Fax | +49 30 44 73 70 38 |
| consulberlin@t-online.de |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note that opening hours may change on public holidays. Contact the embassy to confirm current times.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The Cuban Embassy is at Stavangerstraße 20 in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg. The consular section is in a separate building nearby, at Gotlandstraße 15.
- Consular section: Gotlandstraße 15, telephone +49 30 40 04 58 229 or 230, consulberlin@t-online.de. Its hours are shorter than the embassy’s.
- Tourists: The Cuban visa is now applied for online only, so a visit is not necessary.
About the Cuban Embassy in Berlin
The embassy represents Cuba in Germany. Tourism, culture and development cooperation are the main topics, and Germany is one of the largest sources of European visitors to the island.
Cuba also has an embassy branch office in Bonn, which offers consular services as well.
Which Cuban office is responsible for me?
| Office | Notes |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Consular section at Gotlandstraße 15 |
| Embassy Branch Office, Bonn | Kennedyallee 22–24, Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 12:00 |
The Federal Foreign Office does not publish fixed districts for the two offices. Ask which one is responsible for your place of residence.
Consular services
- Visas for non-tourist stays (study, work, family, journalism)
- Cuban passports and their extensions
- Civil status documents for Cuban citizens
- Legalisation of documents
Documents checklist
Before you fly to Cuba
- A passport valid for at least six months on entry
- A tourist visa, applied for online via the eVisaCuba portal
- The D’Viajeros online form, completed within 48 hours before check-in
- Proof of travel health insurance valid in Cuba
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to Cuba
German citizens need a visa for Cuba, even as tourists. Tourist visas (up to 90 days) are only available online via the eVisaCuba portal.
- Airlines check before departure from Germany and may refuse to carry passengers without a visa. Visas are not issued at the border.
- An extension of another 90 days is possible but at the discretion of the authorities. Power cuts in Havana sometimes make extensions impossible.
- Study, work and other non-tourist stays require a visa from the embassy, often with an invitation letter.
- Germans who are also Cuban citizens must enter and leave Cuba with their Cuban passport.
Travelling from Cuba to Germany
Cuban citizens need a Schengen visa from the German Embassy in Havana.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Djibouti (embassy), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Eritrea (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Eswatini (honorary), Ethiopia (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Gabon (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Ghana (embassy), Greece (embassy), Guatemala (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays in Berlin and on Cuban holidays, including Liberation Day on 1 January, the national holiday, and 26 July.
Emergency assistance
Cuban nationals in Germany
Contact the consular section in Berlin or the branch office in Bonn.
German nationals in Cuba
The German Embassy in Havana is responsible for the whole island. Note that Cuban authorities do not allow the German Embassy to assist detained persons who also hold Cuban citizenship.
Diplomatic missions between Cuba and Germany
Cuba in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of Cuba (this page)
- Bonn – Embassy Branch Office
Germany in Cuba
- Havana – German Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Cuban Embassy in Berlin
Can I still buy a Cuban tourist card at the travel agency?
Tourist visas are now issued online only, through the eVisaCuba portal.
What is D’Viajeros?
A mandatory online entry and customs declaration, due within 48 hours before check-in.
Do I need health insurance for Cuba?
Yes. You must show insurance valid in Cuba for your whole stay.
Have you visited this office recently? Share your experience – for example the waiting time, how you got an appointment or which documents were asked for. Your tips help the next visitors and are published after review.
Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office (travel advice and missions). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
Visitor experiences
No experiences have been shared yet. Have you visited the Cuba Embassy Berlin? Your tips help other visitors.