The Cuban passport is the travel and identity document for citizens of this country. This document proves the identity of a Cuban when he/she is outside the country, but it is also the mandatory document for entering and leaving Cuba legally and safely.
The importance of the passport lies in the need to keep it up to date and in force, so it is essential to renew or create a passport whenever you are outside Cuba or intend to move to another country as a Cuban national.
How do I apply for a Cuban passport from my home country?
Within Cuba, the process of applying for a Cuban passport is very simple, since it requires little documentation and with only one day of processing your application is completed.
To make your application, you must go to an Immigration and Foreigners Office, where the data, photos and fingerprints will be taken to make the passport. This procedure has a cost of 2500 in stamps, which can be paid in stamps or by bank transfer from the payment application Transfermovil.
Once the process is complete, you will be notified of the date you must pick up your Cuban passport. This date is an approximate estimate as delays may occur if there is a large backlog of cases.
Note: Currently, the Cuban passport does not need to be renewed, and its validity has been extended to ten years, so people who have an old passport do not need to renew it, but when it expires, they must make a new one that complies with the new characteristics for this document..
Renewal of Cuban passport from Cuba
The renewal from Cuba is very similar to that from abroad, only that from the island this procedure is carried out in an Immigration and Foreigners Office and the payment for the procedure is made in stamps in national currency.
Renewal of the Cuban passport from a foreign country
Cuban citizens abroad who wish to obtain a passport must go to the Cuban diplomatic or consular offices. This process requires the presentation of several essential documents.
The main requirements are the surrender of the previous passport, a photograph that meets the requirements of the passport type and a photocopy of the birth certificate.
In addition, it may be necessary to submit other documents which vary according to the particular situation of each applicant. It is advisable to enquire in advance about any specific requirements and the procedure to be followed at the relevant consular post.
Common mistakes made when applying for the renewal of a Cuban passport from a foreign country
- Failing to complete correctly
- Provide adequate photos
- Failure to make a report to the police (in the event of a loss)
- Failure to verify that the previous passport is in compliance with the current regulations for its renewal.
What is the delivery time for a passport application from abroad?
The delivery time for Cuban passports requested from abroad is generally between 2 and 4 months, although this may be extended depending on the workload of the consulate.
To avoid setbacks, it is recommended to start the process at least two months before the expiration date.
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