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.
Cuba Resources & Legal Services
Key Cuba Prison Contacts
| Agency / Contact | Location | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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
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
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.