Individuals in Cuba awaiting Spanish nationality, passport, visa, or other consular services should be aware of two upcoming closures in November that may affect their plans and travel to Havana.
Both the Consulate General of Spain in Havana and the Visa Application Center for Spain in Cuba will not be open on Monday, November 2, and Monday, November 9, 2026, according to the official schedules released by these entities.
The closure on November 2 is due to the observance of All Saints’ Day, which falls on a Sunday this year. The following closure on November 9 is in honor of Our Lady of Almudena, Madrid's patron saint.
Extended Weekends Without Consular Services
These dates create two consecutive long weekends without consular services on Mondays, a situation particularly important for those traveling from other provinces to the capital for official matters.
Details on Affected Offices
The halt in public service will impact both the Consulate General and the new Visa Application Center, although they offer different services and are located in separate buildings.
The Consulate operates out of the Velasco Palace, situated at Zulueta 2, corner with Cárcel, in Old Havana, handling processes such as legalizations, marriages, and notarial services. It also functions from the Lonja del Comercio, at Lamparilla 2, for passport and civil registry matters.
Meanwhile, the Visa Application Center is located at Avenida 31, between 18 and 14, house 1419, in Miramar-Playa. This facility began operations on October 5 and has gradually taken over the reception of Schengen, national, and family member visa applications for Spanish and European citizens.
The official holiday calendar for this center explicitly confirms the closures on November 2 and 9.
Recommendations for Applicants
Individuals with pending applications should verify their appointment dates and any related communications before traveling to Havana to avoid unnecessary trips.
The Visa Center only accepts applications and delivers passports and decisions. The approval or denial of visas remains the sole responsibility of the Consulate General of Spain.
Despite the closures, the Consulate will keep its emergency phone line +53 5 2869122 available 24/7, even during holidays. This line is strictly for serious situations requiring urgent consular assistance, such as life-threatening risks, accidents, violence, or cases of destitution. It does not handle general inquiries about appointments, visas, or other routine services.
FAQs on Spain's Consulate Closures in Havana
Why is the Consulate General of Spain in Havana closing on these dates?
The Consulate is closing on November 2 for All Saints' Day, which falls on a Sunday, and on November 9 for Our Lady of Almudena, the patron saint of Madrid.
What services will be affected by the closure?
The closure will affect services provided by both the Consulate General and the Visa Application Center, including nationality, passport, and visa services.
Where is the Visa Application Center located?
The Visa Application Center is located at Avenida 31, between 18 and 14, house 1419, in Miramar-Playa, Havana.