Cuban citizenship is the migratory status of those who, having been born or naturalized in the country, have all the rights and duties of Cubans inside and outside the island.
Among the ways to obtain the Cuban nationality are the following ones:
- By birth: Any person born in Cuba is a Cuban citizen by birth, regardless of the nationality of his or her parents.
- By Parentage: Children born to Cuban parents are Cuban citizens, regardless of their place of birth.
- Through naturalization: Foreigners who meet certain requirements may apply for Cuban citizenship.
Within this last group, there are different cases regarding the form of naturalization, including having rendered some kind of service to the nation, having resided in Cuba for many years, through marriage to a Cuban citizen, etc. …..
This tie we are going to focus onnaturalizing through marriage.
Requirements
- Married to a Cuban citizen and in a stable marital relationship for at least 3 years.
- No criminal record in Cuba or any other country.
- At least 2 years of legal and continuous residence in Cuba.
- Proficiency in Spanish
How do I apply for Cuban citizenship through marriage to a Cuban?
To apply, you must go to the Directorate of Identification, Immigration and Foreigners (DIIE) of the Ministry of the Interior at one of its branches and submit a formal application, accompanied by the following documents
- Birth certificate of the applicant
- Cuban Marriage Certificate (legalized by the Ministry of Justice)
- National identity card or passport of the Cuban spouse
- Proof of continuous residence in Cuba for at least 2 years.
- Criminal Record Certificate issued in Cuba and in the country from which the person comes
- Spanish Language Certificate
An officer of this entity must conduct an interview with the applicant and subsequently verify the documents submitted.
Note 1: Depending on the results of this stage, further verifications or documents may be required in order to expand the knowledge of the case.
Upon completion of the formalities, the DIIE will have a decision on whether or not the application is approved. In case of approval, the beneficiary will have to take an oath of allegiance to the Republic of Cuba.
Note 2: The granting of Cuban citizenship by marriage is discretionary and may be denied if it is considered that the applicant does not meet the established requirements or if there are other circumstances that justify the denial.
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