Cuban citizens in France, and French residents planning a trip to Cuba, can contact the Embassy of Cuba in Paris.
Contact Details
| Address | 16, rue de Presles, 75015 Paris, France |
| Telephone | 01456755351262 |
| embacu@ambacuba.fr | |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Otto Vaillant Frias, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Consular Section
| Address | 16 Rue de Presles, 75015 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 45 67 98 60 |
| conscu@ambacuba.fr | |
| taquilla3@ambacuba.fr |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Cuban public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
The embassy and its network in France
According to the embassy, it is headed by Otto Vaillant Frias, Ambassador. In the other direction, about 941 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Cuba. Besides the embassy, Cuba has career consular offices in Paris.
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.
Visa and entry information for French citizens
French citizens need a visa for Cuba; it can be applied for online (e-visa). A valid passport is required. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Other consulates and embassies in France
210 other countries are represented in France, among them: Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (consulate), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Djibouti (embassy), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (consulate), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (consulate), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Eritrea (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Ethiopia (embassy), Finland (consulate), Finland (embassy), Gabon (consulate general), Gabon (embassy). The full list of all 211 missions is on the overview page for France.
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the embassy closes on the Cuban national holiday (1 January). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Cuban citizens should call the embassy on 01456755351262. Local emergency numbers in Cuba: police 106, fire brigade 105.
Diplomatic missions of Cuba in France
Cuba in France
The nearest other Cuban office is the Consulate General in Paris, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Paris.
- Paris – Embassy of Cuba (this page)
- Paris (same city) – Consulate General
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Cuba. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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