Impacts of Residency in Cuba (US Citizen)

drod Member

Member since 11 April 2018

drodMember11 April 2018 16:50:35

Hello! I am new to expat.com and have been searching the internet regarding the topic of residency in Cuba. I am a US citizen so OFAC regulations and doing everything per our laws is an important thing for me.

I have been married for a little over a year now to my Cuban wife and we have been patiently waiting for her US visa interview. Due to the current political situation, we are not sure how long this process is going to take so I am considering applying for residency in Cuba in order to stay with her until that time comes. I have flown in and out of Cuba around 9 times now since the day we met and have extended my visa the maximum allowed timeframe each trip so I know how to live and work there.

Are there any US citizens on these forums who have residency in Cuba? Does residency restrict me from traveling back to the US? Does it subject me to other laws in Cuba or the USA that I should be aware of?

Thank you for any help you can provide.

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Rickenbilly Banned

Member since 09 August 2018

RickenbillyBanned05 November 2018 17:00:08

Hi,

Try to contact American journalist Conner Gorry who lives in Havana. Google for addresses etc.
I am permanent resident as well but Dutch national.

kind regards,

ton haas

beniciaruby New member

Member since 05 June 2023

beniciarubyNew member17 July 2023 22:45:22

I'd love to buy a house in Cuba but it's impossible for a US citizen. And no. I'm not marrying a Cuban.

dannierma73 New member

Member since 23 August 2022

dannierma73New member20 July 2023 02:13:43

greetings from Cuba my name is Dannier I saw that you were interested in buying a house here in Cuba but it was not possible for you because you are an American citizen, if it is in my hands or if I could help you with something you can count on me