Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Havana, Cuba, May 20, 2020 Location:  Cuba Event:  The U.S. Embassy has individually notified all confirmed travelers for the two charter flights departing from Havana to Miami on Friday, May 22. The Embassy will continue to explore options for repatriation of U.S. citizens who are not traveling on these flights but …

Location:  Cuba Event:  The U.S. Embassy is individually notifying all confirmed travelers for the Delta Airlines charter flights departing from Havana to Miami on May 13 and 14. Due to spacing restrictions, we are not able to accommodate all of the requests that we have received. Those that cannot be provided seats on the flights …

Location:  Cuba Event: The U.S. Embassy is working with U.S. airlines in efforts to arrange a humanitarian repatriation flight for U.S. Citizens. We have contacted hundreds of U.S. citizens and eligible Lawful Permanent Residents in Cuba to confirm reservations for an upcoming flight. We continue to do so. Due to spacing restrictions, we are not …

Location:  Cuba Event: The U.S. Embassy is currently working with U.S. airlines in efforts to arrange additional humanitarian repatriation flights for U.S. Citizens. On May 1, 2020, the Cuban Government extended the closure of the airport until at least May 31st. The U.S. Embassy will provide updates on the airport operating status as information becomes …

Location:  Cuba Event:  On April 24, the U.S. Embassy facilitated the repatriation of more than 300 American citizens and qualified Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) to the United States.  At this time, we do not anticipate that there will be additional charter flights facilitated by the U.S. Embassy from Cuba to the United States. Due to …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Havana, Cuba, April 16, 2020 Location:  Cuba Event:  The U.S. Embassy is currently working with U.S. airlines in efforts to arrange a humanitarian repatriation flight for U.S. Citizens. On March 20, 2020, the Cuban government decreed that all foreigners without residency in Cuba MUST depart by March 24, 2020.  This decree …

Location:  Cuba Event:  Public transportation in Cuba is suspended in Cuba, as of April 11.  U.S. citizens should comply with local requirements.  These restrictions apply to public transportation in both the state and private sector – to include inter-city bus service and taxis.  Urgent mobility needs will be authorized by local officials.  U.S. citizens are reminded …

Location:  Cuba Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Cuba continues to actively assist American citizens in Cuba, and urges all U.S. citizens to work with airlines immediately to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. U.S. citizens in Cuba who normally live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Havana, Cuba, March 30, 2020 Location:  Cuba Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Cuba continues to actively assist American citizens in Cuba, and urges all U.S. citizens to work with airlines immediately to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. U.S. citizens in Cuba who normally live in the United …

Location:  Cuba Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Cuba continues to actively assist American citizens in Cuba and urges all U.S. citizens to work with airlines immediately to make travel arrangements while flights are still available.  According to current information, the last scheduled flight on United Airlines direct to the United States from Cuba will be on …

Location:  Cuba Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Cuba continues to actively assist American citizens in Cuba, and urges all U.S. citizens to work with airlines immediately to make travel arrangements while flights are still available.  According to current information, the last scheduled flight on United Airlines direct to the United States from Cuba will be on …

Location:  Cuba Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Cuba is actively assisting American citizens and urges all U.S. citizens to work with airlines immediately to make travel arrangements while flights are still available.  American Airlines, United, and JetBlue all report available flights from Havana with the following schedule changes. United Airlines has cancelled its Havana-Newark flight, …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Havana, Cuba, March 25, 2020    Location:  Cuba   Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Cuba is actively assisting American citizens and urges all U.S. citizens to work with airlines immediately to make travel arrangements while flights are still available.  American Airlines, United, and JetBlue all report available flights from Havana to the U.S. as of March 25.  The Embassy has received reports of delays at José …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Havana, Cuba, March 24, 2020    Location:  Cuba    Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Cuba is actively assisting American citizens and urges all U.S. citizens to work with airlines immediately to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. Beginning March 24, all tourists in Cuba will be quarantined inside hotels or home-stay locations, until they have secured travel outside of Cuba, …

Location: Cuba Event: On March 20, the Government of Cuba announced the closure of its borders to non-Cuban residents.  Beginning March 24, the Cuban government will introduce strict entry controls at all airports and seaports. The new controls will allow entry into Cuba only of Cuban citizens and foreign residents of Cuba.  All non-Cuban citizens should depart the …

Location:  Cuba Event:  Suspension of routine U.S. citizen services due to local COVID-19-related preventative measures and limited staffing. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy Havana is suspending routine U.S. citizen services effective March 16, 2020.  Applicants with appointments already scheduled will receive email correspondence when routine services resume. As a result, the Consular Section of …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Havana, Cuba, March 13, 2020 Location:  Cuba Event:  The government of Cuba has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. On March 12, the Cuban Ministry of Health …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Havana, Cuba, March 13, 2020 Location:  Cuba Event:  The government of Cuba has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. On March 12, the Cuban Ministry of …

Location:  Havana, Cuba Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. As of January 27, the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) has reported no cases of novel coronavirus in Cuba.  MINSAP reports implementation of additional sanitary control measures at the border and ports of …

Location: Announced gathering point at, but not limited to, the Convention Center in Havana. Event: A series of gatherings in protest of U.S. policies will be held from November 1-3 at the Havana Convention Center adjacent to the Palco Hotel in the Playa neighborhood in Havana.  The gatherings will commence at 9:00 am and continue …

Location:  Havana Event:  Havana is experiencing heavy winds and high seas resulting in risk of flooding in the downtown area, including the area surrounding the U.S. Embassy is prone to severe flooding. As a precaution, the Embassy closed early on December 21.  The Embassy will have limited ability to assist U.S. citizens with emergencies due to …

Location:  Countrywide Event:  The Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Cuba details how numerous U.S. government  employees appear to have been targeted in specific attacks, and that many of those employees suffered injuries as a consequence of these attacks. On February 14, 2018, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article written by independent medical …