Well, let me tell ya, getting a Cuban passport ain’t as easy as pie. But if you need one, you gotta do what you gotta do, right? Heard it’s a whole rigmarole.
Cost of That Cuban Passport
First thing’s first, it costs money. Lots of it. If you’re a grown-up, over 16, that is, it’s gonna set ya back 180 of them dollars or euros, whatever they are. For the young’uns, the ones under 16, it’s a little cheaper, 140. Still a lot of money if you ask me. And you gotta pay it up front, like 72 hours before you even ask for the darn thing.
They change the rules all the time, too. Back in 2023, I heard they made them Cuban passports good for 10 years instead of just six. That’s something, I guess. And they said you don’t gotta renew it every two years no more. Don’t know who makes these rules. They changed something about how long you can be out of Cuba too, 24 months or something. It’s all confusing. I think they call it a “migration law”. It’s all to do with that residency stuff.

Cuban Citizenship and All That
Now, if you ain’t Cuban, but your folks are, it’s a whole other ball game. Heard you gotta take a test, a citizenship test. Can you believe it? They’re gonna quiz ya to see if you’re Cuban enough. Lord knows what they ask on that thing. If you was born there, you are good. But if your mom or dad was, then you gotta prove you’re Cuban, too.
Why You Need a Cuban Passport
Why would anyone need a Cuban passport anyway? Well, some folks want to go back to Cuba, see their family, maybe even stay there. Others, they just need it to travel, I reckon. That Cuban passport ain’t the strongest in the world. They say it ranks 58th or something. Whatever that means. Just means you can’t go everywhere without extra papers.
- You need money to get one.
- The rules change a lot.
- You might need to take a test.
- It lets you go back to Cuba.
- It’s not good for every country.
How to Get Your Hands on One
If you’re set on gettin’ one of these Cuban passports, you gotta go through the proper channels. If you already got one and it’s time to get a new one, they say there is a guide. This is for people who is already Cuban and have a passport. You follow their steps, do what they tell ya, and hope for the best. They say it is a step-by-step thing. But who know what these steps are.
I heard it’s a lot of paperwork. You gotta fill out forms, get your picture taken, probably stand in line for hours. And like I said, you gotta pay them before they even look at your application. It ain’t easy, that’s for sure. And if you’re outside of Cuba, I hear it is even worse. You gotta find a consulate or an embassy, whatever them things are.
What Else You Should Know
It’s a mess, I tell ya. But if you’re Cuban, or you got Cuban blood, and you need that passport, you just gotta grit your teeth and do it. It don’t matter how much it costs or how long it takes, you gotta have it if you want to travel or see your family.
They say that Cuba is changing, though. Maybe one day it’ll be easier to get a Cuban passport. Maybe they’ll stop changing the rules all the time. Maybe pigs will fly, too. But for now, it is what it is. You want that passport, you gotta jump through their hoops.
More About the Money
And that money, don’t get me started. Where are folks supposed to get 180 dollars? Especially if they’re livin’ in Cuba. It’s a lot of money. Back in my day, we didn’t need all these fancy papers to travel. We just went. But the world’s different now, I guess.
They say it’s cheaper now than it used to be, especially for folks living outside Cuba. I guess that’s good for them. But it’s still a lot of money. They should make it free, if you ask me. If you’re Cuban, you’re Cuban. You shouldn’t have to pay to prove it.
The Bottom Line on Cuban Passports
So, there you have it. Getting a Cuban passport is a pain in the neck. It’s expensive, it’s complicated, and the rules are always changing. But if you need one, you need one. Just be prepared for a long and frustrating process. And make sure you got enough money saved up.
Remember you gotta pay way before you even apply. Then you gotta wait. And wait. And wait some more. And fill out a bunch of papers. If you are lucky, you get a passport that is good for 10 years. And you don’t have to renew it every two years anymore. Then they will let you travel, maybe. If the country you want to go to lets Cubans in.

It’s a crazy world we live in. But that’s just how it is, I reckon. You just gotta roll with the punches and hope for the best. Hopefully, you get your Cuban passport and don’t have to do it all over again for a long, long time. Good luck, you’re gonna need it.