Important information from the Consulate of Spain in Cuba

The Consulate General of Spain in Havana has shared important information on registration certifications today from its Twitter profile.

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The consular headquarters reminds that since last June 17, birth, marriage and death certificates requested through the Consulate’s website are sent electronically with a digital signature and Secure Verification Code (CVS) to the indicated email address. in the application.

This is a measure that eliminates the need to go in person to the Consulate to collect these documents on the day of the reserved appointment.

However, remember the Spanish headquarters in Havana, for those who prefer to obtain the certificate in physical format, the document will be available to be picked up at the Consulate on the day of the corresponding appointment.

This change is particularly relevant for the thousands of Cubans who have become Spanish or are in the process of becoming Spanish citizens through the Democratic Memory Law (LMD).

The new digital modality facilitates and speeds up consular procedures, offering a more efficient and accessible service to citizens.

The Consulate General of Spain in Havana thus continues its commitment to modernizing and improving its services. At a time when it has been practically overwhelmed by the incredible number of applications for Spanish nationality, it continues to look for alternatives to facilitate the processing of files and other consular applications.

Right now he is working on optimizing processes for obtaining essential documents for the management of Spanish citizenship.

Acceptance of paternal filiation in applications

Also from a procedural point of view, changes have been introduced corresponding to the Democratic Memory Law. A few weeks ago a ruling by a Spanish court was announced that favors thousands of applicants from Cuba.

The ruling forces the Spanish Consulate in Havana to accept the paternal filiation recorded on the birth certificate, even if the mother was married to another man at the time of the applicant’s birth.

This change is significant, since previously, many applicants had their nationality applications denied because the consulate applied the presumption of paternity in favor of the mother’s husband. This criterion left many Cubans in a defenseless position, forcing them to take their cases to Spanish courts, a costly and complicated process.

The new ruling opens the door for those who were previously denied nationality to review their cases under the Democratic Memory Law, valid until October 2024, with a possible extension until 2025. In addition, the Spanish Consulate in Havana reduces the necessary documentary burden, which would facilitate the process for many applicants.