Chinese Embassy in Cuba

Ambassador: Mr. Ma Hui
Address: Calle C, e/13 y 15, Vedado, La Habana, Cuba
Email: chinaemb_cu@mfa.gov.cn
 

Tel: 0053-7-8333005
Email: havana@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00 - 11:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
 

Sections	Information
Political Office	Tel: +53-7-8333614
Cultural Office	Tel: +53-7-8333020
Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office	Address: Calle 42 No. 313, 5ta Avenida Miramar, Playa La Havana Tel: +53-7-2042585, 2041601, 2041021 Fax: +53-7-2041021 Email: cu@mofcom.gov.cn

 

Ordinary passports holders need to fill the application form online, print it out and sign your name on it. Then go to submit your documents on the scheduled date.
 

Types	Cuban Passports Holders	Other Countries' Passports Holders	USA Citizens
Single Entry	8	23	139; 171 for J-type visa
Double Entry	12	34
Multiple Entries within 6 Months	15	45
Multiple Entries within 1 Year	23	68

 Valid from Dec. 11, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2024.
 

Cuba Profile

Full Name: The Republic of Cuba in English，La República de Cuba in Spanish

Capital: Havana, or La Habana in Spanish, the capital city of Cuba, serves as the country's political, economic, cultural and tourism hub. The Havana Carnival is renowned worldwide, attracting scores of tourists each year.

Language: Spanish is the official language which is spoken by the vast majority of the population. Some service industry staff can also speak some basic English.

Population: As of 2023, the population is approximately 11.08 million, consisting mainly of Hispanics, African Americans, and mestizos. Cubans are generally known to the world for their hospitality.

Currency: Cuban Peso (CUP) is the only legal currency of the country. When travelling there, it’s not recommended to bring US Dollars as Cuba doesn’t accept it as a means of payment.

Religion: Most of the population are Catholics, with some Cubans also believing in African religion, Protestantism, Cuban religion, Judaism, etc.

Important Days in History: Independence Day on May 20 (1902), National Day on January 1 (1959), Uprising Day (also called the Anniversary of Attacking Moncada Barracks) on July 26 (1953)

Best Time to Visit: Cuba has a tropical rainforest climate, and the best time to travel is from December to next April.

Tourism: The view of Cuba is captivating: sunshine, limpid seawater, white sand, and beach make it entitled with 'the bright pearl of the Caribbean'. Hundreds of scenic spots along the shoreline are like shining jewels. Moreover, the Havana old city is a treasure of architectures, assembling many buildings with different styles of various times, which have been listed a Human Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Cuba has a rich and diverse cultural life, with music dance and literature being important components of its culture. 

 Please contact Embassy of Cuba in China if Cubans are in problems there.

 Related Chinese Embassies in North America: Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica