The draft of the new Cuban migration law, published on the official website of the National Assembly of People’s Power (ANPP), eliminates the 24-month stay abroad period and the designation of ‘emigrado’ for nationals who exceed that time outside the Island. The law will provide new migration categories, such as Resident in National Territory and Resident Abroad, with the latter including investors and businesspersons who participate in the Cuban economic model.
Ernesto Soberón, the Director-General of Consular Affairs and Cuban Residents Abroad at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX), previously indicated the gradual elimination of this status in November 2023. The draft law aims to align with current constitutional principles and integrate Cuban nationals into the new economy.
Moreover, the draft allows individuals who have renounced their Cuban citizenship to enter the country with a foreign passport and comply with visa requirements. The law does not clarify if dual citizens can use a foreign passport for entry, despite the constitution recognizing dual nationality.
The draft also brings changes to inheritance laws, allowing Cubans residing abroad to inherit property in Cuba, provided they comply with administrative and legal procedures. However, the enjoyment of this right remains politically selective.
Additionally, the draft law outlines scenarios where foreigners can be declared ‘inadmissible’ for national security reasons, a provision often used to restrict dissidents from entering or exiting the country.
Read the full article in English on diariodecuba.com, using Google Translate.
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