U.S. Embassy in Havana processes immigrant visas while limiting other services

The U.S. Embassy in Havana continues processing all categories of immigrant visas and provides limited nonimmigrant-visa services. At the same time, routine appointments for tourism or business travel on B1/B2 visas remain suspended. The continuation of some procedures does not mean restrictions affecting visa issuance to Cuban citizens have been lifted.

The current framework includes Presidential Proclamation 10998, signed on December 16, 2025, and applied since January 1, 2026. The measure keeps Cuba under a partial suspension of entry and visa issuance. Acceptance or processing of a file by the consular post therefore does not itself remove the limits established for certain categories or guarantee that an applicant can receive the document.

For immigrant visas, applicants can advance their cases and be scheduled for an interview after completing the required steps and paying the applicable fees. The consular post processes immigrant categories, but an interview does not equal approval or remove current restrictions. Published fees include $325 for a family-based immigrant visa, $330 for the diversity visa program and $265 for a fiancé or fiancée visa.

For B1/B2 visas, routine appointments remain suspended, although certain applications may be processed exceptionally. For Cuban citizens who otherwise qualify, issuance can be conditioned on first posting a bond of up to $20,000. The bond is required before issuance in those cases and does not mean an appointment or payment guarantees approval.

Restrictions include exceptions for certain cases, including permanent residents, dual nationals and matters of national or diplomatic interest. Those exceptions do not amount to a general reopening of B1/B2 appointments or change the limited nature of temporary-visa services. Applicants must distinguish among processing a file, being able to attend an interview and receiving a final visa decision subject to the applicable rules.