By Vincent Runyon
Despite Cuba's reputation, it is quite possible for Cuban citizens to obtain the passport required to leave the country's borders. A Cuban passport allows entry to many countries around the world for a short period of time without even needing a visa. Luckily for Cuban citizens, the process to obtain the passport is an easy one.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need:
- Cuban passport application form
Cuban birth certificate
3 passport photos
Passport fees
- Cuban passport application form
- Cuban birth certificate
- 3 passport photos
- Passport fees
Step 1
Get your documents together. The most important document to have in order to get a Cuban passport is a birth certificate from Cuba. The Cuban government requires the original certificate for a passport.
Step 2
Take the passport photos. The photos should be 2 inches by 2 inches or 4 1/2cm by 4 1/2cm. They should be in color and identical, while showing the whole face of the applicant.
Step 3
Fill out the application. The application is a very self-explanatory affair. It's entirely in Spanish, so it's important to be able to speak the language before trying to apply for the passport. It asks standard personal information such as date and place of birth, level of education achieved and current occupation. It's best to fill out this form in black ink with capitalized letters.
Step 4
Find a passport office. Passport offices dot the island in municipal buildings across the country. Around the world, these offices can be found in local embassies and consulates. Call ahead when applying for the passport from abroad.
Step 5
Apply for the passport. This process is as simple as coming in and submitting the application along with the proper payment. The payment can vary wildly depending on the location. In Cuba, it's cheap, but if applying from abroad, it can get up as high as $350 in places such as the United States. The payment will also include shipping back to you. If applying from abroad, you may be required to bring your own prepaid envelope.
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About the Author:
Vincent Runyon is a writer working out of Portland, Ore. His work has been featured in "The Oregon Voice" and "Portland Monthly." Runyon received two bachelor's degrees from the University of Oregon. His greatest passions are traveling to new and different places and enjoying a good basketball game. Usually the two are mutually exclusive.
