Cuba in Norway

Oct

10

2023

Cuba elected to the UN Human Rights Council

Havana, October 10, 2023.- Cuba was elected, for the sixth time, to the Human Rights Council, in recognition of the prestige achieved by the country in the work of the Council.

With the secret, direct and individual vote of 146 Member States of the United Nations General Assembly, Cuba was the country scoring the highest number of votes in the region, which ratifies the recognition of the international community to the significant progress made by the country in the enjoyment of all human rights for all people is ratified.

Oct

07

2023

The Republic of Cuba expresses serious concern about the escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine

Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba

The Republic of Cuba expresses serious concern about the escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine, which is a consequence of 75 years of permanent violation of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and Israel's aggressive and expansionist policy.

Oct

06

2023

Haiti needs more and better international assistance and cooperation

Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Haiti suffers from a serious humanitarian and security situation, which exacerbates social instability and poverty caused by centuries of colonial and neocolonial plunder, underdevelopment and foreign intervention.

The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution authorizing the deployment of a Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, whose troops will be able to use force in their field of action.

Oct

04

2023

Cuban Ambassador to Norway attended the State Opening of the 168th Storting

Oslo, October 4, 2023. Along with her colleagues from the Diplomatic Corps, the Ambassador of Cuba to the Kingdom of Norway, Mrs. Maité Rivero Torres, attended the State Opening of the 168th Storting (Norwegian Parliament).

His Majesty the King Harald V read the Speech from the Throne informing the Storting about the Government´s program for the year ahead, which was handed over to him by the Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre .

Geir Pollestad, member of the Government as minister of Agriculture and Food, had the responsibility of reading the State of the Realm Address.

Sep

29

2023

Promotion of Cuba as a tourist destination in Norway

Oslo, September 29, 2023. Eddy Santos González, new head of the Cuban Tourism Office for the Nordic and Baltic countries, visited Norway these days to make contact with Norwegians travel agencies and tour operators with the aim of promoting Cuba as a tourist destination.

The meetings with representatives of Vilja, Vista Travel and Nordmanns Reiser, as well as with Arne Sundt-Bjerck, coordinator of ANTOR Norway, were very useful.

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Consular Services

IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

The Electronic Visa System will allow us to offer a more efficient service, facilitating and streamlining the visa application process. If you wish to travel to Cuba for tourism purposes, please note the following steps:

1. All consular fees must be paid to our Bank Account No. 7058.05.79556 DNB prior to requesting the corresponding service. Cash payments are NOT accepted.

2. Make the payment 72 hours in advance of the service.

3. The Consulate will only issue visas/appointments for services once the Bank has confirmed the transfer.

4. In bank transfers, it is essential to include the traveler's name, even if the payment is made by someone else. The payment receipt attached to the application must clearly show when one person is paying on behalf of another. Example: Fee for PERSON 1 (NAME), paid by PERSON 2 (NAME). Scan the payment receipt with the application; do not use PDFs. The digital tourist visa has a consular fee of 251.00 Norwegian Kroner (NOK), wich must be transferred to account number 7058.05.79556.

5. To obtain tourist visas, please visit: https://evisacuba.cu/en/inicio

6. Visas will be issued to the email address provided by the applicant, in the form of an alphanumeric code, upon approval of the application. This code will be activated when the user accesses the platform: https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio

7. Each applicant for an electronic visa is responsible for possessing a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and ensuring their personal information is accurate. The Consulate is not responsible for errors made in such cases, nor can it make any necessary corrections.

8. No more than 7 days prior to the flight to Cuba, the traveler must complete the form available at this link: https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio. After completing the form, the traveler will receive a QR code, which must be presented in digital or printed format to the airline representative at the departure airport and also to Cuban authorities upon arrival. This is mandatory.

9. Once the fees for consular services have been deposited into the Embassy's bank account, you have a maximum of 6 months to contact or appear in person at the Consular Office by appointment to receive the service and/or request a refund of any remaining balance.

10. For other visas or other types of procedures, the application form must be completed in full.

In bank transfers, it is essential to indicate the name of the person for whom the service is being requested, even if the payment is made by someone else. The receipt sent to the Consulate must clearly state when one person is paying on behalf of another. Example: Fee for PERSON 1 (NAME), paid by PERSON 2 (NAME).

For further inquiries regarding consular services, fees, and other questions, please contact us at: consulado@no.embacuba.cu, or by phone at 23083263. Office hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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