Cuban Travel Agency: Your Passport, Our Priority

Cuban passports are issued by the Office of Identification, Immigration and Foreign Issues of the Ministry of Interior. The cost of a Cuban passport is 2500 Cuban pesos, equivalent to approximately $20. The passport is valid for 10 years from the date of issuance. In addition to the passport, Cuban nationals living outside of Cuba must pay 200 Euros every two years to gain permission to enter Cuba.

To obtain a new passport, Cuban citizens need to provide:

- A photocopy of their expired passport

- Two high-resolution passport colour photos with a light background, facing forward, with no dark glasses and no objects on their head

- A photocopy of their consular registration card (if applying by email)

- A completed form, filled out in black ink in capitals

- The stipulated consular fee for this service

In the case of a lost passport, a loss form issued by the police of the locality where the loss took place must be presented, along with a photocopy of the lost passport. If the applicant does not have a photocopy of their lost passport, they must present a birth certificate or another form of identification confirming their Cuban citizenship.

What documents are needed for a Cuban to renew their passport?

To renew a Cuban passport, you must submit the following documents:

• A photocopy of your expired passport.
• Two high-resolution colour passport photos with a light background, taken from the front, with your face and head bare and without dark glasses.
• A photocopy of your consular registration card (if applying by email).
• A completed form, filled out in black ink in capitals.
• The stipulated consular fee for this service must be paid.

In the case of a lost passport, in addition to the above, you must also submit:

A loss form issued by the police in the locality where the loss took place, alongside a photocopy of the lost passport. If you do not have this, you must present a birth certificate or another form of identification confirming your Cuban citizenship.

If applying by email, you must also submit:

• A bank transfer to the consulate account in advance.
• An envelope with enough stamps to return the documents via mail.

Please note that cash payments via email will not be accepted. If you need to use your passport in the next few months, you should request a new one at least two months in advance.

How much does it cost for a Cuban to renew their passport?

To renew a Cuban passport, you must submit the following:

• A photocopy of your expired passport (issued within the last 6 years) and the passport itself.
• Two high-resolution colour passport photos with a light background, taken from the front, with your face and head bare and without dark glasses.
• A photocopy of your consular registration card (if applying by email).
• A completed form, filled out in black ink in capitals.
• Payment of the stipulated consular fee.

If your passport has been lost, in addition to the above requirements, you must also submit:

A loss form issued by the police in the locality where the loss took place, along with a photocopy of your lost passport. If you do not have this, you must provide a birth certificate or another form of identification confirming your Cuban citizenship.

The cost of renewing a Cuban passport is 2,500 CUP, which must be provided in stamps. As of July 2023, the validity of Cuban passports has been extended from 6 to 10 years. Passports issued to minors under the age of 16 are valid for 5 years.

If you are applying for a new passport from abroad, the cost is 5,625 CUP and requires a 2,500 CUP stamp. Alternatively, you can request a new passport at a Cuban consulate for $180 for adults and $140 for minors. There may also be extra fees depending on the consulate.

What is the validity of a Cuban passport?

A Cuban passport is an identity document issued to citizens of Cuba to facilitate international travel. Cuban passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issuance. Prior to July 2023, Cuban passports were valid for six years and had to be validated every two years. The cost of a Cuban passport is 2500 Cuban pesos, equivalent to approximately 20 US dollars.

For Cubans living in the United States, the cost of issuing a passport is about 200 US dollars (CUC 200) and 200 US dollars for every two years. Additionally, Cuban nationals living outside of Cuba must pay 200 Euros every two years to gain permission to enter Cuba. Without this permission and a valid Cuban passport, a Cuban citizen will be denied entry to the island.

What is the process for a Cuban to get a new passport?

To obtain a new passport, Cuban citizens must submit their request to the appropriate Office of Identification, Immigration and Foreign Issues of the Ministry of Interior. They must provide their Cuban ID or, for minors, a minor card. The process typically takes 21 working days or longer. For minors under 18, a notarial document authorizing the issuance of the passport is also required, and one parent must be present during the process.

The only type of passport that can be requested by an individual is the regular passport, which is issued to Cuban citizens who need to travel abroad for personal reasons, those with authorization to live abroad, and those who have immigrated. Passports can also be requested at Cuban consulates abroad, with fees of $180 for adults and $140 for minors, although processing times and additional fees may vary depending on the consulate.

As of July 2023, the validity of Cuban passports has been extended from six to ten years. Passports issued to minors under 16 years of age are valid for five years.

What is the procedure for a Cuban to extend their passport?

Procedure for a Cuban to extend their passport

As of May 2023, a new regulation was established to obtain an expedited extension of the Cuban passport for citizens residing in the United States. The process is now considerably easier and faster for the applicant. The new measures focus on facilitating the process and avoiding bureaucratic and time-consuming steps.

The Cuban passport has a six-year validity period and must be extended in the second and fourth years of validity. The requirement to extend the passport is no longer compulsory, and all Cubans will be allowed to enter Cuba with a valid passport, with or without an extension.

How to apply for an extension:

• The extension stamp can now be delivered to you, and you can place it in your passport yourself.
• The extension keeps the stamp format that is printed on the passport.
• The cost of the stamp or sticker for each extension is 200 USD, as established by the Consulate in its contract with agencies.
• The shipping cost will be based on the option chosen by the client.

Ways to get your extension quickly:

• Online: Visit the website and enter your name, date of birth, phone number, email, passport number, and address. This procedure takes around 4-5 minutes.
• By Phone: Call 202-800-4141 from 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week. Operators will process your order over the phone, and a Fedex envelope will be delivered to you on the same day with the completed sticker inside.
• In-person: Visit the Opapeleo Head Office in Washington, D.C., 150 meters from the Cuban Consulate. The Opapeleo office in Hialeah, Florida, is also available for the convenience of customers in South Florida.

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