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Cuba

13 immigration routes

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
Source-cited pathways

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

Investment

1 route

For a foreign owner or tenant of a dwelling in an authorized real-estate complex, and qualifying foreign family living there.

Official government source: granma.cu · checked 2026-07-27

Business & self-employment

1 route

Talent & merit

1 route

Study

1 route

Family

1 of 1 says who you can bring
1 route

Residence-based status

1 route

For an adult foreign national applying to establish permanent residence in Cuba under the current regulation.

Official government source: granma.cu · checked 2026-07-27

Cultural, religious & volunteer

1 route

Short stay & visit

1 route

For a foreign traveller applying for Cuba's tourist visa through the official electronic consular portal.

Official government source: evisacuba.cu · checked 2026-07-27 · 2 sources

Humanitarian protection

0 of 1 source-cited
1 route

Sports

1 route

Transit

1 route

Official sources

Compiled by António Mira, founder · How we verify our data · Not legal advice — immigration rules and thresholds change; confirm with the official sources above before deciding.

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