Government of Canada services and information in Havana, Cuba
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Cuba, in Havana.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Same-sex marriage abroad
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
The branch of the Ministry of Justice holding jurisdiction over adoption and surrogacy in Cuba is the Office of the Attorney General in Havana.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
Refer to Canadian citizenship.
Complete your citizenship application before booking an appointment by email at havan-cs@international.gc.ca to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 60.00 |
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only by email at havan-cs@international.gc.ca, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
VISA and MasterCard are generally accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 60.00 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Book an appointment by email at havan-cs@international.gc.ca to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 200.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 145.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 75.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 35.00 |
| Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Pick-up fee | 20.00 | 15.00 |
| Emergency Travel Document Adult | 75.00 | 60.00 |
| Emergency Travel Document Child | 30.00 | 25.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Same sex marriage is not legally recognized in Cuba.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
- Specific enquiries: mexico-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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