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Days 1–3: Land Safe
- 1.Arrive at José Martí International Airport in Havana — Cuban immigration processes returning nationals
- 2.Get an ETECSA Cubacel SIM card at an ETECSA office — Nauta prepaid plans required; internet access is limited
Days 4–7: Get Connected
- 3.Contact family immediately — Cuban family networks are the backbone of transitional support given limited government resources
- 4.Visit the nearest MININT (Ministerio del Interior) office to renew your carné de identidad (national ID)
Week 2: Documents & Stability
- 5.Register with your local CDR (Comité de Defensa de la Revolución) — this facilitates access to local services
- 6.Open a bank account at Banco Metropolitano or BPA to access your MLC (freely convertible currency) account
Week 3–4: Start Rebuilding
- 7.Enroll in INDER or local workplace programs if you have vocational or sports skills
- 8.Contact the Cuban Red Cross for emergency transitional assistance and social services referrals
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