Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba: Elias Baumann
Elias Baumann is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba.He joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 2002 and served most recently…
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report – Cuba
CUBA (Tier 3) The Government of Cuba does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and, even considering the impact of…
Call to Release All 11J Political Prisoners in Cuba
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 11, 2023 Today, we mark two years since tens of thousands of Cubans across the entire…
Alerta de Salud – Embajada de EE.UU., La Habana, Cuba – 11 de mayo, 2023
Ubicación: Cuba, todo el país Evento: A partir del 12 de mayo, 2023, la Administración pondrá fin a los requerimientos de vacunación contra COVID-19 para los…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba – May 11, 2023
Location: Cuba, Countrywide Event: As of May 12, 2023, the Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on…
U.S. – Cuba Migration Talks Held April 12 in Washington
MEDIA NOTE April 12, 2023 U.S. – Cuba Migration Talks Held April 12 in Washington On April 12, U.S. and Cuban officials met in…
U.S. Embassy in Havana Hosts Finance and Marketing Expert Stacey Brandhorst
Press Release U.S. Embassy Havana Havana Cuba April 3, 2023 U.S. Embassy in Havana Hosts Finance and Marketing Expert Stacey Brandhorst As part of its…
Statement By Chargé D’ Affaires Benjamin Ziff on Women’s History Month
Statement By Chargé D’ Affaires Benjamin Ziff on Women’s History Month U.S. Embassy Havana March 2023 Women’s History Month is an opportunity to celebrate…
CDA Ziff Celebrates Graduation of the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs
Press Release Embassy of the United States of America, Havana, Cuba March 27, 2023 On March 23, Chargé d’Affaires Benjamin G. Ziff hosted the…
U.S. Embassy Havana Presents the American Film Showcase for the First Time in Decades
Press Release U.S. Embassy Havana Havana, Cuba June 28, 2023 The U.S. Embassy in Havana organized a series of film screenings through…
PR11733713 – GSO PROP – Appliances 2023
The U.S. Havana Embassy plans to award a purchase order for Appliances, according to the list detailed below. You are encouraged to make your quotation…
Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba – September 25, 2022
Location: Western and Central provinces of Cuba Event: Tropical Storm Ian is projected to develop into a major Hurricane and pass over Cuba beginning Monday…
The First Anniversary of July 11, 2021 Protests
One year after the July 11, 2021 protests in Cuba, the United States recognizes the determination and courage of the Cuban people as they continue…
2022 Trafficking in Persons Report – Cuba
Cuba (Tier 3) The Government of Cuba does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts…
Announcement of Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials
The Department of State has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on 28 Cuban officials pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 5377.
Remarks by Charge d’Affaires Timothy Zuniga-Brown at the U.S. Embassy’s celebration of the...
Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, Members of the press and independent civil society, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends all, Good evening and welcome. It…
The Harsh Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders in Cuba
The United States is deeply concerned by the ongoing harsh sentencing of political protesters in Cuba, and we will continue to work with our partners…
Travel Alert: U. S. Embassy Havana, Cuba
Location: Cuba, countrywide Event: End of Use of Expired U.S. Passports for Return of U.S. Citizens to the United States. U.S. citizens will no longer…
State Department Takes Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials
The Department of State has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on five Cuban officials pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 5377, which suspends nonimmigrant entry into…
Frequently Asked Questions – Expansion of Cuba Visa Processing
Q: Which immigrant visa categories will be scheduled in Havana? There are two broad categories of family-based immigrant visas: Immediate Relative and Family Preference. Immediate…
No Immediate Change to Consular Services at the U.S. Embassy in Havana
The Spokesperson for the Department of State, Ned Price stated on May 16 that “…we will reinstate the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program (CFRP) and…
Biden Administration Expands Support to the Cuban People
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MAY 16, 2022 The Administration’s policy towards Cuba continues to focus first and foremost on support for the Cuban…
Updates on Immigrant Visa Processing in Guyana
The U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana is a regional immigrant visa processing center for applicants from Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Cuba. We heard the…
Havana Immigrant Visa Processing FAQs
Q. Is the U.S. Embassy in Havana open for visa processing? In May 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Havana will resume limited immigrant visa processing…
Consular Services Available at U.S. Embassy Havana
Thank you for your interest in consular services and travel to the United States! Many services are now available, and we appreciate your patience and…
Secretary’s Message to the Cuban People
Today, we recognize the strength and diversity of the Cuban people and their many contributions to the world. We celebrate the strong bonds between our…
Sanctioning Cuban Security Forces in Response to Violent Repression of Protests
Starting on July 11, tens of thousands of Cubans in dozens of cities and towns throughout their country took to the streets to peacefully demand…