Driving licence renewal in Cuba
How to renew a driving licence — how it works anywhere
Renewing a Cuban driving licence involves visiting the local provincial office of the Ministry of the Interior to update administrative records and confirm physical fitness. The process typically requires presenting current identification and completing a medical evaluation to ensure continued eligibility for driving.
Applicants are generally advised to initiate the renewal process several weeks before the current document expires. This allows sufficient time to account for local office appointment availability and administrative processing periods.
Start 30 days ahead
Processing times can vary by province and local office volume; starting early helps mitigate potential delays in scheduling medical assessments.
The process
- 1Verify the specific requirements and office hours at the local Unidad de Tránsito (Traffic Unit) in the relevant province.
- 2Obtain a medical certification confirming physical and mental fitness to operate a motor vehicle, as required by local regulations.
- 3Gather the required identification documents, including the expiring licence and the national identity card (Carné de Identidad).
- 4Submit the application and necessary documentation to the designated traffic authority office.
- 5Pay the prescribed administrative fee as indicated by the local office and complete the photo or signature capture if required.
What to bring
- Current driving licence
- Cuban National Identity Card (Carné de Identidad)
- Medical certification of fitness to drive
- Proof of payment of administrative fees
Who handles it
Ministerio del Interior (MININT) / Ministry of the Interior
Fees are set by the national tax and traffic authorities and must be confirmed directly at the local traffic office, as they are subject to change.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensuring the medical certificate is dated within the required window accepted by the local transit office.
- Confirming that all personal information on the identity card matches the records held by the transit authority.
- Verifying local office operating hours, as these can vary significantly between different provinces.
Sources
No source page could be confirmed for this one, so treat every specific above as something to check with Ministerio del Interior (MININT) / Ministry of the Interior.
Don't rely on remembering
Renewals here take about 30 days to start. Add this document and Duratum will tell you when that window opens.