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Cuba Inmate Search & Prison Directory

Browse correctional facilities and prisons in Cuba. Find addresses, phone numbers, and official contacts for 4 facilities in this directory, plus emergency guidance for US citizens and families of detainees.

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About Cuba's Correctional System

Cuba's correctional system is managed by the Ministerio del Interior Cuba. For inmate searches, use the official contacts listed below or contact the facility directly using the phone numbers on this page. Where available, the facility listings below include addresses, inmate capacity, and descriptive information.

For US citizens detained in Cuba, contact US Embassy Cuba at +53 7 839 4100 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US.

Key Cuba Prison Contacts

Agency / ContactLocationPhoneWebsite
Ministerio del Interior Cuba Cuba See website Visit Site
US Embassy Cuba Cuba +53 7 839 4100 Visit Site
US State Dept Emergency (from US) Washington DC 1-888-407-4747 Visit Site
Showing 4 facilities in Cuba
Combinado del Este Prison
Facility Closed
📍Carretera de Guanabo, Havana
👤7,500 Capacity
Cuba's largest prison. Located east of Havana. Houses the most serious criminal offenders. Has been cited for human rights abuses overcrowding and poor conditions. One of approximately 200 prison facilities in Cuba.
La Caba�a (Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Caba�a)
Facility Closed
📍La Habana, Havana
Historic 18th-century fortress used as a prison from 1959. Served as a detention and execution site under Che Guevara during the early years of the revolution. Now partly a museum but historically one of Cuba's most feared detention centres.
Boniato Prison
Facility Closed
📍Boniato, Santiago de Cuba
👤2,000 Capacity
Prison near Santiago de Cuba in eastern Cuba. Known for documented human rights abuses. Houses sentenced prisoners from eastern Cuba.
Kilo 8 Prison
Facility Closed
📍Santa Clara, Villa Clara
👤1,500 Capacity
Prison in central Cuba near Santa Clara. Has been used to hold political prisoners and dissidents. Houses criminal and political convicts.

Cuba Prison FAQ

Browse the facility listings on this page to find the specific institution, then contact them directly using the phone number listed. For US citizens detained in Cuba, contact US Embassy Cuba at +53 7 839 4100 immediately.
Contact US Embassy Cuba at +53 7 839 4100 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US. Consular officers can visit detained Americans, provide lists of local attorneys, and notify family members.
Visitation rules vary significantly by facility and security level in Cuba. You will typically need to be on an approved visitor list, present valid government-issued photo ID, and comply with the facility's dress code. Contact the specific facility directly using the phone number listed on this page to confirm current visitation hours and requirements.
Contact No independent bar - US Embassy Havana handles US cases for referrals to qualified criminal defense attorneys in Cuba. The US Embassy can also provide a list of local attorneys. You can also find a criminal lawyer through our directory.
Each Cuba facility has its own approved methods for receiving inmate funds. Contact the facility directly using the phone numbers listed on this page for current accepted payment methods, deposit limits, and procedures.

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