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How do I get a copy of my Cuban birth certificate?

How do I get a copy of my Cuban birth certificate?

Procedure for Obtaining: Birth certificates are available from Civil Registries for Cuban citizen residents; they should request the document themselves or through a third party. Formerly resident Cuban citizens, including all dual citizens, are considered as exclusively Cuban citizens by the Cuban Government.

What is a Cuban Prorroga?

WHAT IS A PRORROGA? A prorroga is a passport extension and must be obtained every 2 years in order to keep your passport valid until the passport expires. WHAT IS AN HABILITACION? A Habilitacion is an entry permit stamped on your Cuban passport for Cubans who have emigrated to the United States or to another country.

How much does it cost to get a Cuban passport?

Cuban passports are issued to citizens of Cuba to facilitate international travel. They are valid for 6 years from the date of issuance, but have to be extended every 2 years. The cost of issue of this passport is about US$200 (CUC 200) and US$200 for every two years if one person lives in the United States.

How do I contact the Cuban embassy?

Cuba Embassy in Washington, DC

  1. Address. 2630 16th street NW, Washington, DC, 20009.
  2. Phone. +1-202-7978518. +1-202-7978519/20.
  3. Fax. +1-202-7978521.
  4. Email. [email protected].
  5. Website URL. misiones.minrex.gob.cu/es/eeuu.

Where can I get a birth certificate in Cuba?

While other services exist for obtaining Cuban birth certificates, Cuba City Hall is more often recommended for those requiring this document. The service is part of Havana Journal (Havanajournal.com), which has numerous business connections with Cuba. Fill out the Cuban Certificate Order Form.

What do I need to become a Cuban citizen?

Then the Civil Registry issued a birth certificate, which was accepted by USCIS as valid proof of Cuban citizenship. Now a third step has been added. They must register with the Immigration services of Cuba, which issue a resolution of Cuban citizenship (citizenship letter).

When did the requirements for Cuban citizenship change?

As of January 1, 2018, the Cuban government decided to change the requirements so that the children of Cubans born abroad also obtain citizenship. Before those who sought to acquire the citizenship of Cuba, were enrolled in a Cuban consulate and carried the birth certificate of their parents and their own.

Where can I Find my Family History in Cuba?

These are genealogy links to Cuba online databases to assist in researching your family history.

Which birth certificate is acceptable?

USCIS will only accept a long-form birth certificate which lists at least one parent . For each country, the U.S. government has specific guidelines on what types of birth certificates are acceptable. The requirements vary widely, not just by country but also by the region or province.

Who can obtain a birth certificate?

Birth certificates are only issued to certain people. To obtain a birth certificate for someone other than yourself, you must be related to the person. This includes: spouse, parent, stepparent, legal guardian, grandparents, great grandparents, siblings, half-siblings, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Does a birth certificate must be a certified copy?

In most cases, a simple photocopy of your original birth certificate will not be considered as a sufficient form of identification. Instead, you will be required to have a “certified” copy of your birth certificate issued by the state in which your birth was recorded .

Where can I find free public birth records?

Use an online service to get records for free. There are many online services that allow you to search digitized birth records. Some like familysearch.org let you look through databases for free. In most cases, you cannot see the actual certificates, but you can view the information from them.