As Cuba’s diplomatic representation in Belgium, the Embassy of Cuba in Brussels handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Brugmann 80, 1190 Forest (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 343 00 20 +32 2 349 76 26 |
| Fax | +32 2 344 96 91 |
| mision@embacuba.be | |
| Website | misiones.minrex.gob.cu/es/belgica/embajada-de-cuba-en-belgica |
| Head of Mission | Juan Antonio Fernandez Palacios, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 January |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Cuban public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Avenue Brugmann 80, 1190 Forest. The address is in Forest, a municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Belgium
The ambassador is Juan Antonio Fernandez Palacios, who presented credentials to the King of the Belgians on 17 December 2024. Many embassies in Brussels are also accredited to Luxembourg, and some Cuban diplomats in the city work with the European Union and NATO – these are separate missions with their own staff.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Cuban passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Cuban authorities ask for:
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 embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens need a visa for Cuba, to be obtained before travelling. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday as well as on the Cuban national day, 1 January. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 343 00 20. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Cuba in Belgium
Cuba in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Cuba (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Cuba in Brussels
Where is the Cuban Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue Brugmann 80, 1190 Forest.
Who is the ambassador of Cuba to Belgium?
Juan Antonio Fernandez Palacios, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Cuban national day?
The national day of Cuba is 1 January; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, misiones.minrex.gob.cu/es/belgica/embajada-de-cuba-en-belgica. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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