The Consular Office of the Republic of Cuba in Bonn serves as a regional diplomatic office providing limited consular services to Cuban nationals and German citizens in the former German capital and surrounding regions of North Rhine-Westphalia. Located on Kennedyallee in Bonn, this branch office operates under the oversight of the Cuban Embassy in Berlin. Bonn, which served as West Germany's capital until reunification, continues to host numerous diplomatic missions and international organizations, making it a strategic location for Cuba's consular presence in western Germany. The office operates on a limited schedule (weekday mornings only) and primarily provides basic consular services and referrals to the main embassy in Berlin for more complex matters.
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Visa Services
The consular office can provide general information about tourist cards and visa requirements for German citizens planning to visit Cuba. However, formal tourist card issuance and visa applications should be processed through the Cuban Embassy in Berlin or authorized travel agencies. German tourists typically require a tourist card (tarjeta de turista) for stays up to 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days within Cuba. The Bonn office can advise on basic documentation requirements including valid passports, proof of travel health insurance mandatory for Cuba, confirmed accommodation, and round-trip flight bookings. For business visas, student visas, work permits, or extended stay applications, applicants should contact the embassy in Berlin directly. The consular office can provide preliminary guidance and referrals.
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Consular Services
The Consular Office in Bonn provides limited consular services for Cuban nationals in the region. Basic services may include consular registration assistance, emergency travel document information, and preliminary guidance on document authentication. However, for comprehensive consular services including passport issuance and renewal, visa processing, civil status registration (births, marriages, deaths), full notarial services, and complex document legalization, Cuban nationals must contact the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Berlin. The Bonn office operates by appointment only and serves primarily as a regional contact point and referral office to the main embassy. German citizens seeking document legalization for Cuba should also contact the Berlin embassy for official authentication services.
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Business Support
The consular office can provide basic information about economic relations and trade opportunities between Cuba and Germany, particularly for businesses in the Bonn and North Rhine-Westphalia region. For detailed business inquiries, investment information, commercial documentation, trade regulations, or connections with Cuban business partners, companies should contact the Cuban Embassy in Berlin or Cuban trade promotion authorities directly. Germany maintains economic engagement with Cuba in sectors including renewable energy, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, tourism, and sustainable agriculture. The Bonn office can facilitate initial referrals and provide general guidance for businesses interested in exploring opportunities in Cuba.
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Special Notes
This is a consular branch office with very limited operating hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00-12:00 only, closed Friday through Sunday. All visits require advance appointments—no walk-in services are available. For comprehensive embassy and consular services, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Berlin at embajadacubaberlin@botschaft kuba.de or +49 30 916 11 813. The Bonn office is located on Kennedyallee, accessible by public transportation. Important: Travel to Cuba requires mandatory travel health insurance valid in Cuba. The consular office is closed on German and Cuban public holidays. For complex visa applications, passport services, or urgent consular assistance, Cuban nationals and German citizens should contact the Berlin embassy directly.