Cuba citizenship test: requirements and civics quiz
Cuba has no published official citizenship test question list. This page explains what naturalisation requires, links to the official source, and offers a free 20-question general civics quiz for learning. The quiz is not an official exam.
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Is there an official Cuba citizenship test? We have not found a published official question list. Naturalisation requirements are summarised below with a link to the official source. The quiz on this page is a general civics quiz for learning and is not linked to any official process.
Does Cuba have a citizenship test? How naturalisation works
Last reviewed: October 22, 2026 · Checked against the official source linked on this page.
Cuba is introducing a citizenship procedure for foreigners. The Citizenship Law, Ley 172 de Ciudadanía, was approved on 19 July 2024 and published in the Gaceta Oficial in May 2026 together with new migration and foreigners laws. Sources disagree on whether it applied immediately or 180 days after publication.
Is there a test?
Reports on the 2024 draft said that foreigners applying for Cuban citizenship must pass an exam on the rights and duties of Cuban citizens. We have not been able to confirm the final wording, and the format, pass mark and fee of any exam have not been published, so this page does not describe a test format. Check the Gaceta Oficial and the Ministry of Interior before applying.
Other requirements (draft law)
Applicants must be adults with five years of permanent residence in Cuba (two years for the spouse or parent of a Cuban by birth), show adequate social integration, have authorised work if of working age, have no serious criminal record, make a declaration of intent before a notary and provide letters vouching for their conduct. Decisions are made by a Citizenship Authority within the Ministry of Interior, with the President deciding exceptional cases.
Dual citizenship and renunciation
Under the new law, acquiring another citizenship does not mean losing Cuban citizenship, but inside Cuba — and when entering or leaving — Cubans must use their Cuban status only (“effective citizenship”). Renunciation is possible only from abroad and only for people who hold another citizenship, recovery of citizenship is allowed once, and naturalised citizens who live abroad may lose citizenship if they do not reaffirm it at a consulate.
The quiz below is a general civics quiz about Cuba’s Constitution, history and symbols for learning; it is not the official exam. See also which countries have a citizenship test.
| Official citizenship test | No. Cuba has no published citizenship knowledge test. Naturalisation requirements still apply; see below and the official source. |
|---|---|
| How naturalisation works | Cuba's new Citizenship Law (Ley 172 of 2024, published in the Gaceta Oficial in May 2026) introduces naturalisation for foreigners. Reports on the draft said applicants must pass an exam on the rights and duties of Cuban citizens, but its format, pass mark and fee have not been published. Other draft requirements: adult age, 5 years of permanent residence, social integration, authorised work, no serious criminal record and a notarised declaration of intent. |
| Language requirement | No explicit language requirement found in the published sources; Spanish is the official language. |
| Who it applies to | Adult foreigners with 5 years of permanent residence; 2 years for a spouse or parent of a Cuban by birth (according to the draft law). |
| Exemptions | Not published. Taking another citizenship does not cost Cubans their Cuban citizenship, but inside Cuba they must use Cuban status only; naturalised citizens living abroad may lose citizenship if they do not reaffirm it at a consulate. |
Topics in the general civics quiz
- Constitution and governmentHead of state, parliament, courts and the constitution.4 questions
- History and national symbolsIndependence, key dates, flag, anthem and other national symbols.10 questions
- Geography and societyCapital, geography, languages, currency and public holidays.5 questions
- Naturalisation rulesWhat the law requires for citizenship: residence, language, tests, fees and dual nationality.1 questions
Sample questions
Answer: Havana. Havana (La Habana) is the capital and largest city.
Answer: The Moncada Barracks. The attack in Santiago de Cuba gave the July 26 Movement its name.
Answer: Spanish. Spanish is the official language of Cuba.
How to prepare
Read the 2019 Constitution's chapter on citizens' rights and duties – the reported exam topic.
Keep proof of 5 years of permanent residence and of authorised work.
Watch the Gaceta Oficial for the regulations that will set out the exam.
Cuba citizenship FAQ
Is there a citizenship test in Cuba?
Under the new Citizenship Law (Ley 172), foreigners are reported to need to pass an exam on Cuban citizens' rights and duties. Its format and pass mark had not been published in sources available by October 2026.
How can a foreigner become a Cuban citizen?
The new law sets up naturalisation for adults with 5 years of permanent residence, or 2 years for a spouse or parent of a Cuban by birth, together with social integration, a clean record and the exam.
Does Cuba allow dual citizenship?
Acquiring another citizenship does not cost a Cuban their Cuban citizenship, but inside Cuba, and when entering or leaving, they must use Cuban status only.
Can you renounce Cuban citizenship?
Yes, under the new law, but only from abroad, only if you hold another citizenship, and only if the authorities accept the renunciation.
When did Cuba's new citizenship law take effect?
It was approved on 19 July 2024 and published in the Gaceta Oficial in May 2026; sources disagree on whether it applied immediately or 180 days after publication.