Cuba – Visas
Relocating to Cuba demands careful attention to a strictly managed immigration framework. The vast majority of travellers are…
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Make your move to Cuba
Music, classic streets and world-renowned healthcare set the scene in Cuba, a warm Caribbean island with an unmistakable character. Its heritage and easy rhythm give everyday life a flavour found nowhere else.
Cuba at a glance
Cost of living
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Property
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Healthcare
Strong
Safety
Moderate
Climate
Warm (~25°C)
English
Limited
Expat community
Small
Where Cuba is strongest: healthcare #18 of 77
Worth weighing up: visa ease #81 of 81English-friendliness #74 of 81size of expat community #71 of 80
TaxUp to 50% on private/self-employed income
Visa / residencyNo retiree route, US embargo blocks residency
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Cuba – Residency
Securing residency in Cuba is a demanding, multi-stage undertaking administered by the Directorate of Identification, Immigration and Foreigners…
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