Cuba Visa Lottery: 2025
The "Visa Lottery" for Cuba a.k.a. "Diversity Immigrant Visa" is a scheme established by the United States government to enable nationals of certain countries having low levels of immigration to the United States to obtain a permanent residency visa, also known as a...
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Opapeleo is the only agency that offers a 100% online service, in addition to a call center open 7 days a week. Under the principle of continuous improvement we aspire not only to offer good services, but also to be legendary.
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At Opapeleo, we fully understand the importance of official documents and passports in the lives of Cubans. That is why we have created an outstanding section in our home page, dedicated to facilitate all the essential procedures and to tell you the simple process you must follow to apply for each one of them. Do you still have doubts about how to process your new application with us? We are going to tell you point by point what each procedure consists of and how you can manage it in the best way.
Advantages of processing your passports or other documents with an agency like Opapeleo
In less than 5 minutes you can start a procedure completely online and very easy or, if you prefer, by phone at 202-800-4141. For your process we need your signature which you can do from your phone where we send you an SMS and access a link where you sign with your finger on the screen, in the same way you take a picture with your cell phone and do not send them and we make up your passport photo. So simple, passport type photo and signature of your form all from your home.
You don’t have to spend on photos or visit the photographer or go to the post office to send anything. All 100% remote in minutes. This way you process today and tomorrow you will be at the Consulate. There is simply no faster and easier processing than with Opapeleo.
Remember Opapeleo is located 150 meters from the Cuban Consulate in Washington D.C., which means that any procedure will be done more efficiently and quickly than through any other agency because we make daily deliveries.
Opapeleo offers all the consular procedures that a Cuban needs:
- Cuban Passport Procedures (renewal, first time).
- Entry Permits HE-11.
- Temporary Travel Documents (DVT).
- Legalizations before the Consul.
- Visas.
- Powers of Attorney for adults and minors, and much more.
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One of our biggest advantages is that we are the only agency that offers a 100% online service, plus a call center open 7 days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM to serve our customers at all times.
Technology is advancing by leaps and bounds and at Opapeleo we are up to date to make our clients’ lives easier. Now you can sign your consular form with your finger or mouse and attach a photo of yourself taken with your phone, we take care of the rest. This way the application is efficient and processed immediately.
Cuban Passport Renewal
Renewing your Cuban passport has never been as easy and affordable as it is with our Cuban passport renewal agency. At Opapeleo, we provide you with comprehensive assistance, guiding you through the entire process, from the initial application to the delivery of your renewed passport. The steps to follow are simple:
- Fill out the form on the formalities page
- Choose the desired delivery method according to urgency
- You will receive an email with the order details and next steps.
Remember that the Cuban Passport is valid for 10 years. After 10 years, you must apply for a new passport. This procedure can be done 6 months before the expiration date of the passport. People who have a red passport can apply for a blue passport and it is considered a renewal.
On the page you will find what you will need to renew the passport, as well as the prices for the renewal of the Blue, Red or Gray Cuban passport, as well as if you have to apply for the renewal of the passport because you have lost it.
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DVT or Temporary Travel Document at Opapeleo: Our Agency's Urgent Solution for your Travel Arrangements
Do you need to travel urgently and find yourself with an expired passport or without it? Don’t worry, at Opapeleo, your travel agency in Cuba, we can assist you in obtaining a Temporary Travel Document (DVT) quickly and without complications.
Legalization of Documents for Use in Cuba with Opapeleo
If you need to legalize documents such as birth, death, divorce and other certificates for use in Cuba, Opapeleo, your agency specialized in paperwork, offers you meticulous attention and provides you with all the necessary assistance to ensure that your documents are in order.
HE-11 Visas for Pre-1971 Arrivals
If you arrived in Cuba before 1971 and need to obtain an HE-11 Visa,at Opapeleo, your trusted processing agency, we provide you with all the information and assistance you need to carry out this process efficiently and without complications.
Submit your application today online, by phone or at our Washington office
At Opapeleo, we pride ourselves on our reputation for professionalism and unwavering commitment to our customers. All these procedures can be done comfortably and securely through our online platform, by phone or by visiting our physical offices in Washington.
The objective of our service is to be the agency of reference for Cubans, that is why we are an agency of all kinds of procedures ready to serve you and make your life easier every step of the way.
In addition to the services mentioned above, in Opapeleo we also offer the management ofcertificates issued in Cuba, cell phone recharges and car rentals. Include here the purchase of visas or tourist cards for your non-Cuban relatives traveling with you.
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