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CUBA
CITIZENSHIP:
The basis for Cuban
citizenship laws was not provided.
BY BIRTH: Child born within the territory of Cuba, regardless of the nationality of the parents.
BY DESCENT: Child born abroad, at least one of whose parents is a citizen of Cuba.
BY NATURALIZATION: Data not provided.
DUAL CITIZENSHIP: NOT RECOGNIZED.
LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP:
Many countries automatically revoke citizenship upon a person's acquisition of a foreign citizenship, but this is known not to always be the case in Cuba. Former citizens of Cuba should not assume that acquisition of a new nationality has released them from obligations and responsibilities associated with Cuban citizenship.
VOLUNTARY: Voluntary loss of citizenship is permitted by Cuban law; however, it is necessary to first acquire the permission of the Council of State.
INVOLUNTARY: The following is grounds for involuntary loss of Cuban citizenship: Person serves in an enemy armed force during time of war.
ANY QUESTIONS concerning Cuban citizenship should be directed
to the address below:
Cuban Interest Section Embassy of Switzerland 2630 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20007
Telephone: 202-797-8518 or 202-797-0748 Fax: 202-797-8521
[State Department Desk Officer for Cuba: 202-647-9272]
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