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IMMIGRATION LAW IN CUBA

IMMIGRATION LAW IN CUBA

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Countries Requiring Visas:

All persons entering Cuba except the following require visas:

• Citizens of countries which have signed visa exemption agreements with Cuba;
• Holders of a Tourist Visa Card;
• Transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 72 hours provided they hold confirmed onward tickets and US $ 50 per day.

Visa exemptions and Tourist Visa Card facilities do not apply to foreign passport holders born in Cuba unless they possess a document which proves withdrawal of their Cuban citizenship.

Types of Visa, Validity and Cost:

1.     Tourist Visa Card (30 days) (₤15): This is issued for recreational purposes only. It must be used within 6 months of issue.

2.      Business Visa (30 days) (₤15): There are two types of Business Visas issued to those who travel to Cuba on business:

·        A-7: This Business visa is for exploring business possibilities in Cuba.

·        D-7: This Business visa is for engaging in business operations or transactions in Cuba.

3.     Family Visa (30 days): This visa is issued to those who have close relatives in Cuba.

4.     Diplomatic Visa: This visa is free of charge.

5.      Journalist Visa (30 days) (₤47): This is issued to journalists coming to work in Cuba.

This information was last updated on 01.01.2007.

Documents Required for Visa Application:

The following documents are required while applying for a visa:

For Tourist Visa Card:

• One Completed Application Form;
• Photocopy of Valid Passport;
• Proof of travel arrangements (return tickets) and accommodation booking;
• Fee;

For Business Visa:

• One Completed Application Form;
• Valid Passport;
• Two passport-size photos;
• Details of business contact in Cuba;
• Letter of invitation from Cuban company, organization or institution;
• Fee.

For Family Visa:

• One Completed Application Form;
• Valid Passport;
• Two passport-size photos;
• Fee.

For Journalist Visa:

• Valid Passport;
• Two Completed Application Forms;
• Two passport-size photos;
• A sponsor letter from the employer;
• A written version of the applicant’s journalistic project;
• A list of the photographic / filming equipment the applicant intends to carry;
• Fee.

For Diplomatic Visa:

• An official letter from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office or by a Note Verbale from the relevant diplomatic mission;
• Valid Passport;
• Two Completed Application Forms;
• Two passport-size photos;
• The Note Verbale.

You can download the various Visa Application Forms from below:

Tourist Visa Card Application Form:www.cubaldn.com/forms/APPLICATIONFORMFORTOURISTCARD.pdf

Business Visa Application Form:www.cubaldn.com/forms/APPLICATIONBUSINESSVISA.doc

Family Visa Application Form:www.cubaldn.com/forms/APPLICATIONFAMILYVISA.pdf

Journalist Visa Application Form:www.cubaldn.com/forms/APPLICATIONJOURNALISTVISA.pdf

CUBAN CITIZENSHIP

A person may acquire Cuban citizenship through one of the following methods:

1.     By Birth: A person born within the territory of Cuba is a Cuban citizen irrespective of the nationality of the parents.

2.      By Descent: A person acquires Cuban citizenship by descent if he is born abroad and at least one of the parents is a Cuban citizen.

3.      By Naturalization: The following persons can acquire Cuban citizenship by naturalization:

·      those who acquire Cuban citizenship as per the regulations established by law;

·       those who show legal proof of their contribution to the armed struggle against the tyranny overthrown on January 1, 1959.

·       those acquiring Cuban citizenship under an express agreement of the Council of State after being deprived of their citizenship of origin.

IMMIGRATION LAW IN CUBA

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Countries Requiring Visas:

All persons entering Cuba except the following require visas:

• Citizens of countries which have signed visa exemption agreements with Cuba;
• Holders of a Tourist Visa Card;
• Transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 72 hours provided they hold confirmed onward tickets and US $ 50 per day.

Visa exemptions and Tourist Visa Card facilities do not apply to foreign passport holders born in Cuba unless they possess a document which proves withdrawal of their Cuban citizenship.

Types of Visa, Validity and Cost:

1.      Tourist Visa Card (30 days) (₤15): This is issued for recreational purposes only. It must be used within 6 months of issue.

2.      Business Visa (30 days) (₤15): There are two types of Business Visas issued to those who travel to Cuba on business:

·    A-7: This Business visa is for exploring business possibilities in Cuba.

·        D-7: This Business visa is for engaging in business operations or transactions in Cuba.

3.      Family Visa (30 days): This visa is issued to those who have close relatives in Cuba.

4.      Diplomatic Visa: This visa is free of charge.

5.      Journalist Visa (30 days) (₤47): This is issued to journalists coming to work in Cuba.

This information was last updated on 01.01.2007.

Documents Required for Visa Application:

The following documents are required while applying for a visa:

For Tourist Visa Card:

• One Completed Application Form;
• Photocopy of Valid Passport;
• Proof of travel arrangements (return tickets) and accommodation booking;
• Fee;

For Business Visa:

• One Completed Application Form;
• Valid Passport;
• Two passport-size photos;
• Details of business contact in Cuba;
• Letter of invitation from Cuban company, organization or institution;
• Fee.

For Family Visa:

• One Completed Application Form;
• Valid Passport;
• Two passport-size photos;
• Fee.

For Journalist Visa:

• Valid Passport;
• Two Completed Application Forms;
• Two passport-size photos;
• A sponsor letter from the employer;
• A written version of the applicant’s journalistic project;
• A list of the photographic / filming equipment the applicant intends to carry;
• Fee.

For Diplomatic Visa:

• An official letter from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office or by a Note Verbale from the relevant diplomatic mission;
• Valid Passport;
• Two Completed Application Forms;
• Two passport-size photos;
• The Note Verbale.

You can download the various Visa Application Forms from below:

Tourist Visa Card Application Form:www.cubaldn.com/forms/APPLICATIONFORMFORTOURISTCARD.pdf

Business Visa Application Form:www.cubaldn.com/forms/APPLICATIONBUSINESSVISA.doc

Family Visa Application Form:www.cubaldn.com/forms/APPLICATIONFAMILYVISA.pdf

Journalist Visa Application Form:www.cubaldn.com/forms/APPLICATIONJOURNALISTVISA.pdf

CUBAN CITIZENSHIP

A person may acquire Cuban citizenship through one of the following methods:

1.     By Birth: A person born within the territory of Cuba is a Cuban citizen irrespective of the nationality of the parents.

2.     By Descent: A person acquires Cuban citizenship by descent if he is born abroad and at least one of the parents is a Cuban citizen.

3.      By Naturalization: The following persons can acquire Cuban citizenship by naturalization:

·        those who acquire Cuban citizenship as per the regulations established by law;

·        those who show legal proof of their contribution to the armed struggle against the tyranny overthrown on January 1, 1959.

·      those acquiring Cuban citizenship under an express agreement of the Council of State after being deprived of their citizenship of origin.