5 Keys To Access Nationality From Cuba

While we wait for the Consulate General of Spain in Havana to update the appointment system to access Spanish nationality, we leave you 5 keys so that you know everything about this new opportunity that is opening up.

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What is the grandchildren law and how can I get Spanish citizenship as a Cuban?

This is not a citizenship right. Although known as the Grandchildren’s Law, the approved normative text is much broader and is called the Law of Democratic Memory. However, it contains the eighth additional provision, which, under certain conditions, offers the possibility of acquiring Spanish nationality.

On this first point, we make it clear: this is NOT a Spanish nationality law for great-grandchildren. Great-grandchildren will initially not be able to benefit. However, it is expected that as children and grandchildren are acquired, they will be able to regroup their relatives and the number of Cubans who can become Spanish citizens and residents will continue to increase.

Then, Who can apply for Spanish nationality with the grandchild law?

These are the three assumptions under which you can apply for Spanish citizenship:

Those born outside of Spain to a father or mother, grandfather or grandmother who was originally Spanish and who, due to exile for political, ideological or religious reasons, or because of sexual orientation and identity, had lost or renounced Spanish nationality , may opt for Spanish nationality within the meaning of Article 20 of the Civil Code.

Foreign-born children of Spanish women who lost their nationality through marriage to foreigners before the 1978 Constitution came into force.

Adult children of Spaniards whose nationality of origin has been recognized by virtue of the right of option under the provisions of this law or the seventh additional provision of Law 52/2007, of December 26th.

When can I apply for Spanish citizenship from Cuba?

At the moment it is not possible. The Spanish consulate in Havana has not yet reported on the previous appointment system that was “completed” to look after applicants. BEWARE of the shift offers that you can find on social networks!

What documents do I need to present in Cuba to apply for Spanish citizenship under the Democratic Memory Law?

Before you start thinking about appointments, you need to gather all the paperwork and have your file ready to start the process. The list of documents required to apply for Spanish citizenship is published on the website of the Spanish Consulate in Havana. In some cases it is even necessary to prove the exile status of the parents or grandparents. learn well!

One of the required documents that has sparked the most debate in Cuba is the applicant’s literal birth certificate. Some users say that the registry offices do not currently issue it, although the Cuban Ministry of Justice website offers the possibility to request it.

How much time do I have to apply for Spanish citizenship in Cuba?

The Spanish Consulate General in the Cuban capital reminds that Spanish nationality must be applied for “within two years from October 21, 2022”.