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Cuba
Cuba sits in Caribbean. Its immigration system runs 13 distinct routes — led by work, investment and business & self-employment, each set out in official law. 12 of them cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.
- Immigration routes
- 13across 12 route categories, each set out in official law
- Source-cited routes
- 12 of 13cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
- Largest category
- Work2 of the 13 routes — see them under Work below
- Region
- Caribbean
- Capital
- Havana
- Population
- 10,937,203
- Official language
- Spanish
- Currency
- CUP
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
Immigration routes
All 13 routes, grouped by purpose — 12 of 13 cite an official government source directly. Any route below without one says so on the route.
Work
2 routes
For a foreign technical specialist, scientist or other professional contracted for authorized work in Cuba.
Investment
1 route
For a foreign owner or tenant of a dwelling in an authorized real-estate complex, and qualifying foreign family living there.
Business & self-employment
1 route
For a foreign commercial representative or business agent entering Cuba for the authorized role.
Talent & merit
1 route
For a foreign artist contracted to perform in Cuba.
Study
1 route
For a foreign student or scholarship holder admitted to a Cuban educational centre.
Family
1 route
For a foreign parent, child or spouse claimed by a Cuban citizen permanently resident in Cuba.
Residence-based status
1 route
For an adult foreign national applying to establish permanent residence in Cuba under the current regulation.
Cultural, religious & volunteer
1 route
For a foreign religious person or representative invited by a legally registered and authorized religious body in Cuba.
Short stay & visit
1 route
For a foreign traveller applying for Cuba's tourist visa through the official electronic consular portal.
Humanitarian protection
1 route
For a person in Cuba who fears return because of persecution and requests international protection from UNHCR.
Sports
1 route
For a foreign athlete, team auxiliary or sports-delegation member participating in activities in Cuba.
Transit
1 route
For a transit or transfer passenger who must remain in Cuba for more than 72 hours.
Official sources
- Gaceta OficialGovernment
- misiones.cubaminrex.cuGovernment
- Cuba Ministry of Foreign AffairsGovernment
- eVisa-CubaGovernment
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