Guide to request or renew your Spanish passport from Cuba

Obtaining or renewing your Spanish passport from Cuba is an essential process for those who are Spanish citizens and reside on the island.

The procedure may seem complicated, but with the right steps and the appropriate documentation, you can complete it without inconvenience.

Next, I detail all the requirements, procedures and practical advice to request or renew your Spanish passport from Cuba.

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Requirements to obtain or renew the Spanish passport

To request or renew your Spanish passport from Cuba, it is essential to meet the following requirements:

• Being a Spanish citizen. This is the first and most important requirement.

• Be registered in the Consular Registration. This is mandatory to access consular services.

• Appear in person before the consular office. It is not possible to process it by another means. The applicant must be submitted to the Spanish Consulate in Havana to deliver the documents and pay the corresponding rate.

Necessary documents:

• Previous passport (if you have it).

• DNI (if you have it and is in force).

• Birth certificate: If you do not have a previous passport or if it has expired for more than 3 years, you will need a literal birth certificate issued by the Spanish Civil Registry in the last six months.

• Recent photography: You must take two 32 × 26 mm size photos, with color, with white background and without dark glasses or garments that hinder identification.

• Local residence card: both the original and a photocopy.

• Payment of the consular rate: Be sure to carry 30 euros exact and in cash, since other payment methods are accepted.

Procedure

If you have never had a Spanish passport, the procedure is as follows:

• Registration in the Consular Registration Registry. If you are not registered as a resident, you must complete the registration form.

• Submit additional documentation: Birth certificate and local residence card.

• Request consular appointment: Use the Bookitit -online system to book your appointment.

If your passport is close to expire (less than 12 months of remaining validity), you can renew it following these steps:

• Reserve an appointment for renewal: You can only do it if your passport has less than 12 months of validity.

• Documentation for renewal: previous passport, ID in force (if you have it), local residence card, birth certificate (if the passport has expired for more than 3 years).

• In the consular appointment, you will take fingerprints (if you are over 12 years old) and a digitized firm (if you are over 14 years old).

Processing time: The process usually lasts about 3 weeks.

How to request an appointment at the Consulate

Reserve an appointment

Access to online dating reservation system. Be sure to correctly enter your consular registration number and password. It is important that you know that you can only reserve an appointment for you, not for other relatives.

Confirmation and cancellation

If you cannot attend the appointment, remember to cancel it at least 3 days before. Otherwise, the system will suspend your access to new appointments for 2 months.

Passport collection

You can collect your passport once ready (approximately in 3 weeks). It is not necessary to make a new appointment for collection. You just need to present the application shelter and the previous passport.

Payment methods and methods

The consular rate for the renewal of the passport is 845 CUP, and must be paid in cash the same day of the appointment. Remember to bring the exact amount, since other payment methods are not accepted.

Conclusion

Obtain or renew your Spanish passport from Cuba does not have to be a difficult experience if you follow the right steps. From making sure you have all the necessary documentation to reserve your appointment correctly, every detail is key to avoid setbacks.