The Cuban government defines the requirements and procedures for renunciation, loss, and recovery of citizenship

The National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba published a draft Citizenship Law on Monday, which “aims to develop the existing constitutional principles and establish a coherent and modern legal framework regarding citizenship,” as reported.

A document shared by the Cuban legislative body on its official page outlines a series of principles such as effective citizenship, equality of rights, and addresses the acquisition, renunciation, loss, and recovery of citizenship, as well as its registration, which will be governed by the aforementioned law following approval by parliamentarians.

The document states that there have historically been regulations regarding citizenship on the Island, such as Decree 358 "Citizenship Regulations" from 1944 and Decree-Law 352 "On the Acquisition of Cuban Citizenship by Birth for Those Born Abroad to Cuban Parents" from 2017. However, these do not align with the current contexts of Cuban society.

From there, the draft law, which, like the previous ones presented on Migration and Immigration last week, aims to "promote citizen participation and contribute to the legal culture" of Cubans, explains a number of important concepts, including:

• It seems that the text you provided is incomplete. Please provide the full text you would like translated, and I will be happy to assist youEffective Citizenshipthrough which Cuban citizens must use their Cuban citizenship to enter, reside, transit, and exit the national territory, as well as to identify themselves in all legal and political acts conducted within the national territory.Acquiring another citizenship does not result in the loss of Cuban citizenshipIt seems you've submitted a blank request. Please provide the text you'd like translated, and I'll be happy to assist you!
• It seems that your text is incomplete. Could you please provide the full text you'd like me to translate?Equality of RightsIt establishes that citizens of Cuba by birth or naturalization enjoy equal rights and have similar obligations, except in cases where the law provides otherwise.
• It seems like your message might be incomplete. Could you please provide the full text you would like to have translated?Acquisition of Cuban Citizenshipacquired by birth or by naturalization.
• It seems that your message is incomplete. Please provide the full text you would like me to translateRenunciation of Cuban CitizenshipIt is only permitted when carried out from abroad and provided that the applicant holds another citizenship, in order to avoid cases of statelessness.

Regarding this point, the project establishes additional conditions such as being over 18 years old, not having any debts with the Cuban state or its institutions, and not serving a prison sentence or being pursued for committing a crime either within the national territory or abroad.

The necessary documentation to initiate the process includes: A sworn statement given before a Notary Public formalizing the resignation request. A certificate of citizenship from another country, issued by the relevant authority. A certificate of residence in the country where the consulate where the application is submitted is located.

Additionally, a certification of criminal and police records from the Republic of Cuba and from the country where you are residing is required. Furthermore, a certification issued by the relevant authorities stating that you do not have any debts with the Cuban government or its institutions is also necessary.

• "While"Cuban citizenship is lostIf this is acquired in violation of the law or if Cubans by naturalization who are abroad do not affirm before the corresponding Cuban consular office their intention to retain Cuban citizenship, as established by law.

The loss of Cuban citizenship, whether through deprivation or renunciation, has an impact on the individual's immigration status and is subject to the provisions outlined in the Migration Law.

• Recovery of CitizenshipThis is a right that the document explains can be exercised only once, regardless of the reason for the loss.

They also establish that the Citizenship Registry will be managed by the Directorate of Identification, Migration, Foreign Affairs, and Citizenship of the Ministry of the Interior, which will register Cuban citizens by birth and naturalization, as well as document decisions regarding renunciation, loss, deprivation, and recovery of Cuban citizenship.

You can consult this citizenship bill at: https://www.parlamentocubano.gob.cu/sites/default/files/documento/2024-06/proyecto-ley-de-ciudadania_2.pdf