Cuban citizens in Italy, and Italian residents planning a trip to Cuba, can contact the Embassy of Cuba in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Licinia, 7, 00153 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 5717241 |
| Fax | +39 06 5745445 |
| embajada@ecuitalia.it | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Jorge Luis Cepero Aguilar, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 January |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +39 06 5742828 |
| consulado@ecuitalia.it | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
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 Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Cuban public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Via Licinia, 7 (00153 Rome).
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Cuban Embassy in Rome
According to the Italian diplomatic list, Cuba is represented by Ambassador Jorge Luis Cepero Aguilar (accredited 19 February 2026). The Italian diplomatic list names 12 accredited diplomats for the embassy. Cuba also has career consular offices in Milan.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Cuban passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- 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.
Travelling from Italy to Cuba
Italian citizens need a visa for Cuba, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays and on Cuba’s national day (1 January). Offices in the city also close on 29 June for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +39 06 5717241. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Cuba in Italy
Cuba in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Cuba (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Cuba in Rome
Where is the Cuban Embassy in Rome?
At Via Licinia, 7, 00153 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Cuba to Italy?
Jorge Luis Cepero Aguilar, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Cuban Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 1 January as the national day of Cuba; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Is there a Cuban consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Milan.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Cuba, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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