Türkiye Embassy Havana

Before your visit

• Location: The embassy is in the Miramar neighbourhood of the Playa municipality, Havana, about 7.3 km in a straight line from the Capitolio; José Martí International Airport (HAV) is about 14 km away. (distances: OpenStreetMap)

About the Embassy of Türkiye in Cuba

The ambassador is Vehbi Esgel Etensel, accredited on 23 June 2021, according to the MINREX list. The MINREX list gives 29 October as the national day of Türkiye.

Documents checklist

What Turkish citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Turkish government information:

New ordinary passport (adults)

• Book an appointment first – applications must be made in person
• Turkish ID card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) or temporary ID document
• All previous passports that have not been cancelled, valid or expired
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
• The application form is prepared at the consulate
• Passports cannot be extended – a new passport is issued each time

Temporary passport (emergency travel)

• Turkish ID card – original and photocopy
• Any previous passports (valid or expired) that have not been cancelled
• If both passport and ID are lost: a photo document such as a family register or driving licence
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background
• Plane or bus ticket back to Türkiye or to your country of residence
• No passport fee is charged for a temporary passport

Sources: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular procedures: passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr), Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – temporary passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr) (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.

Other embassies in Havana

118 other countries are represented in Havana, among them: Algeria (embassy), Angola (embassy), Antigua and Barbuda (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bahamas (embassy), Bangladesh (honorary), Barbados (embassy), Belarus (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Venezuela (consulate general), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (embassy), Zimbabwe (embassy). The full list of all 119 missions is on the overview page for Cuba.

Closing days

Under Cuba’s Labour Code (Law No. 189 of 2026), offices close on 1 and 2 January, Good Friday, 1 May, 25, 26 and 27 July, 10 October, 25 and 31 December; if 1 May or 10 October falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a day off. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Türkiye.

Emergency assistance

In Cuba, dial 106 for the police, 104 for an ambulance and 105 for the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Cuban citizens who need consular help in Türkiye can contact Cuba’s embassy in Türkiye; contact details are published in the Cuban foreign ministry’s directory of missions abroad.