CUBA
VISA REQUIRED
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NATIONALITY:
DESTINATION: CUBA
PURPOSE OF TRIP: JOURNALIST
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IMPORTANT / IN-PERSON APPLICATION
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- VISA CATEGORY INFORMATION (PLEASE READ)
Journalist visas to enter Cuba must be authorized by the International Press Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba.
THIS AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE TAKES A MINIMUM OF THREE WEEKS. You may also be contacted by the Embassy’s Press Secretary for clarification on your journalistic project.
THE PROCESS THEREFORE HAS TWO STEPS:
STEP 1
– Submit documentation outlined below to the Cuban Consulate in London.
STEP 2
– When the visa is authorized, you need submit your original passport plus two passport-size photographs and provide £47.00 (second payment).
Finally, once in Cuba you must report to the International Press Center for accreditation. Again you must take two photographs and $60.00 CUC.
- VISA VALIDITY
Varied validity. All visa issuance is subject to consular discretion
- IN-PERSON APPLICATION
YOU MUST ATTEND THE CUBAN CONSULATE IN-PERSON YOURSELF TO FILE THE APPLICATION. Please see below for Embassy address / opening times for visa submissions.
No appointment is required.
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CONSULAR FEES PAYMENT
Postal orders and banker’s drafts payable to HAVIN BANK are accepted. CASH AND PERSONAL CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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RETURN DELIVERY
You may provide a pre-paid self addressed envelope for the return of your documents and it is recommended to use recorded mail or special delivery.
However given the sensitive nature of the documents, we advise where possible, that an in-person collection is made.
- EMBASSY INFORMATION
The Cuban Consulate
167 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6PA
Opening Hours: MON-THU 9:30 am to 12:30pm (visas are issued during office hours / an appointment is not necessary)
Telephone: 020 7240 7463
Fax: + 44(0)20 7379 4557
E-mail: consulcuba@uk.embacuba.cu
Website: http://misiones.minrex.gob.cu/en/united-kingdom
- EMBASSY DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT: The Cuban Consulate in London reserves the right to request additional documentation in support of an application, and can amend / increase consular fees without prior notice. Before starting the request form, if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
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DRAG N' DROP (REVIEW PROCESS) / RECEIPT OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS:
CUBA BUSINESS VISA REQUIREMENTS
Clear colour copy of the bio / personal data page of your passport.
Signed and fully completed original application form. Please see attached: Cuba – Visa Application Form (JOURNALIST).
Original signed and detailed write up of your journalistic project.
Signed and completed original letter of support from your media organisation confirming the purpose and duration of the trip.
Please see attached a template you may use however do amend it as required / provide as much detail as possible: Cuba – Business support letter (JOURNALIST).
Original signed and detailed list of the photographic/filming equipment you intend to carry to Cuba.
Valid proof of UK residence. This must be presented as your valid UK residency visa in your passport / in the form of a valid UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card. A clear colour copy is acceptable.
PROCESSING TIMES / FEES
All fees are charged per individual traveller. Please click here to see the Global Visaz service fees pricing structure, for cancelled cases.
All consular fees however are non-refundable once the application has been submitted; including if the application is then rejected or if you are issued a different visa validity to that requested.
Furthermore, the below quoted Global visaz service fees are for REVIEW ONLY.
20 working days service:
Varied validity
Global visaz service fees
Consular fees
£80.00 excl. VAT
£47.00 incl. VAT (first payment)
£22.00 incl. VAT (second payment)
NAHUEL HUAPI NATIONAL PARK
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PROCESSING TIMES / FEES
All fees are charged per individual traveller. Please click here to see the Global Visaz service fees pricing structure, for cancelled cases.
All consular fees however are non-refundable once the application has been submitted; including if the application is then rejected or if you are issued a different visa validity to that requested.
Furthermore, the below quoted Global visaz service fees are for REVIEW ONLY.
20 working days service:
Varied validity
Global visaz service fees:
£80.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:
£47.00 incl. VAT (first payment)
£22.00 incl. VAT (second payment)
ST MARTIN'S ISLAND
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