Neil Reid
@MacDuff
Canadian looking for information about Cuba
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Canadian
Lives in Edmonton
Speaks German (rusty) Some Spanish
Registration: 31 October 2010
Marriage and life in HaBana by vjimene45
Hello to all :) My name is Victor and am new to this blog. I am looking to get married to my fiancee who lives in Camaguey Cuba. I was born in Puerto Rico, therefore a USA citizen. Currently living in Florida. I am retired and have a pretty good ...
I no longer contribute to Ex-Pat as Ricardo58 joined. But if you search my old contributions you will find out about marrying in Cuba. I am married to a Cuban. Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
Note James that Riccardo58 makes statements but does not substantiate them He makes snide comments inferring that others don't know what they are talking about. I joined this site to try to contribute to others as I live most of the year in Cuba ... Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
As you have apparently access to the figures of visas granted by the Canadian Embassy, I assume I am correct in assuming that you are a member of their staff writing incognito. Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
Have you got more than one "chica" or has one visited you seven time in three years? Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
The Canadian Embasy staff in Havana are singularly unhelpful, lie (my M.P. can substantiate that), insulting and discourteous. If your claims are correct, then one can only conclude that you have a natural affinity and fellow feeling for such people. Read More
MANDATORY TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE by mick_luna
I've been told that you have to have travel medical insurance to enter Cuba, although it sounds like enforcement isn't universal (some people aren't asked about it, maybe younger people? Others are forced to buy Cuban insurance in the ...
The three outstanding attractions are probably Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Trinidad de Cuba and Vinales. But for example Che Guevara enthusiasts most of whom are unaware of his role in the executions without trial of some 354 people at El Morro in ... Read More
MANDATORY TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE by mick_luna
I've been told that you have to have travel medical insurance to enter Cuba, although it sounds like enforcement isn't universal (some people aren't asked about it, maybe younger people? Others are forced to buy Cuban insurance in the ...
Travel agents are understandably in business for the money. The commission on insurance sales are a nice addition on the bottom line. I never use travel agents, but compare flight prices on the web. In Cuba if you want to stay in casa particulars, ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Cuba by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Cuba, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
mick-Iuna I go backwards and forwards by choice because my wife has a very challenging but stimulating position, her family and culture are Cuban and we have never thought about her moving to Canada. Our home is in Cuba. I realise that usually for ... Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
(Moderated: inappropriate) Dave Healy. I don't know whether you applied for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or immigration. One can only advise persistance and wish you both good fortune. Ricardo58 is incorrect. Read More
MANDATORY TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE by mick_luna
I've been told that you have to have travel medical insurance to enter Cuba, although it sounds like enforcement isn't universal (some people aren't asked about it, maybe younger people? Others are forced to buy Cuban insurance in the ...
If you are a Canadian, Cuba accepts your provincial health card as your province is your first insurer, when you take out private insurance the company is your second insurer and claims the provincial portion - they just don't tell their ... Read More
Looking for NGO that work in the Sanitation hygiene sector
Sandy mainly affected Santiago so it might be interesting for you to probe it through the Internet. But in general foreign workers are not employed in Cuba - the exceptions being Embassies and companies operating their businesses in partnership with ... Read More
Give a Cuban a contract of employment
I think you should direct your question to the UK Embassy in Havana whom I have found most helpful and courteous in the past. :) Read More
Looking for NGO that work in the Sanitation hygiene sector
Ale.it, You should understand that Cuba is a communist country with average earnings of $20 per month. Cuba does not have non-government organizations of the type found in free democratic countries. :( Few non-Cubans are permanent residents and if ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Cuba by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Cuba, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Hello mick_Iuna, Majito was correct about my being back home in Cuba and he and I actually spoke on the telephone a week ago before I came to Canada a few days ago, we intend to meet after I return in early January. Thank you for your stimulating ... Read More
lady from india visiting cuba in january
Hello Anuma, I spend most of my time at home with my wife in Cuba and can only access the Internet during my times in Canada. I return home in early December having been here in Canada now for three days. If you provide an e-mail address i shall ... Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
Riccardo58 I note that back on October 6 when I was at home vin Cuba, you indicated that it was that as you claim that you have not had problems with the Canadian Embassy that the problems I spoke of were perhaps a consequence of my approach. That ... Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
Ricardo58 I have only married in Cuba once, so I can only speak of that single experience and must bow to your greater experience (which I assume from your views is the case). I can however repeat that the Canadian Embassy in Havana is rude, ... Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
I don't know where you get your view that Canada has for decades had a 'come on in' policy. In 1980 under the Liberal Government of Trudeau, was 86,000 annual allocation with preference given to racial and political refugees. It was ... Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
Ricardo58, it is not correct to say that visitor visas (Temporary Resident Visa) almost always go through for spouses. Sad to say that is a misleading statement. The Canadian Embassy in Havana is unhelpful, rude and insulting. The UK Embassy staff ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Majita, you may have noticed that I am very careful to minimise "tracers". This is to protect my wife - remember the CDR/Intelligence Service files. If you can think of a way to establish an off-site connection, I would like contact. I ... Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
I have travelled the road between Havana and Varadero a lot and also we have relatives in Santa Cruz. There is one location east of Santa Cruz where there are a couple of hotels. and it isn't far off the road to the Hershey Gardens, but I am ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Yes, Majito very happy and very fortunate. Yes, I would I think enjoy meeting as we both appear to possess curiosity! Being originally a Scot, I have a natural affiliation through the "Auld Alliance" with the French and for example regard ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
I'm afraid that the latest figures I have for the Castro regimes creditors are for 2005. But at that time their hard currency debt was $15.438 billion and heir Non- converible debt was $22.069 billion (est). (from the Soviet era) However the ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
My view of the people of Cuba is that they are resiliant and resourceful displaying tremendous fortiude. Cuba is now my home where my wife lives and teaches. Let me give an illustration of why I care so much. I have a God-daughter of three years of ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Cuba by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Cuba, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I shall keep my fingers crossed for boh of you Majito. I go home in early October - not only to the joy of being together with my wife - and our dog, but also I hope to avocadoes and maybe - just maybe late mangoes. Viva Cuba! Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Majito, you opened the box! Firstly I agree with you that a revolution was necessary in Cuba. My understanding of history is that the purpose of most revolutions was to remove dictatorship (or the rights of kings) in order to provide liberty for the ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
You are correct in detecting my passion about Cuba. It is because having the opportunity I have to study the country and its people in depth, I have become frustrated by seeing valuable lives and talents being whittled away and dictatorially ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Wonderful response Gordon! To use a Churchillian phrase: "Go to it." Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
You have very great courage and I do hope that your move provides you with happiness. Naurally you hope to keep us informed, the question is how? Good luck! Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
Sorry if I was a bit blunt and offended you. Whereas I totally understand why people would like to spend prolonged periods in Cuba, moving to live there is in my view lunacy. The Castro family regime is a communist dictatorship. There is repression, ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Cuba by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Cuba, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Majito you are correct providing that you have income earned in a capitalist country. But for the average Cuban, that beer at 1CUC represents over one days earnings - that is why Cubans drink rum, at 3.50 CUC per bottle (or less) the alcohol content ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Too late now! But Gordon I do find in your comments a link with Cuba. You say that the turtle farm loses money has been taken over by the government and is a haven for political cronies. Just imagine what Cuba is like having had everything taken ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Hi Gordon, My suggestion of Belize was taking into account the cost of living including rental or purchasing prices of accommodation. If Isabella is like most newly qualified folks, she will I imagine be financially stretched. Cuba is low cost, but ... Read More
Introducing myself by livineasy4life
Hello, I just happened to find this site as I was surfing the net looking for others who have moved to a warmer climate like Cuba or Mexico... to escape the brutal winters of Canada, and live in a country where our dollars go further, and life can ...
Hi Majito (is that French for mojito?) I will be pleasantly surprised if your girlfriend gets a visa. The Canadian Embassy in Havana is not co-operative and unless she owns a property will almost certainly turn her down. My wife was rejected 5 ... Read More
Introducing myself by livineasy4life
Hello, I just happened to find this site as I was surfing the net looking for others who have moved to a warmer climate like Cuba or Mexico... to escape the brutal winters of Canada, and live in a country where our dollars go further, and life can ...
If you go to the web site: Cuba-particular.com and look at the casas under Habana, you wil find that it lists the casas in each part of Havana eg: Habana Vieja Vedado Mirimar If you wish to visit sites and museums, art ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
When in Cuba with a bunch of scholars for an AGM we held there - out in the coutryside, not in Habana, I met my wife to be and three years later we married. It's now been four years since that happy event and I spend more than half the year at ... Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
I spend more than six months a year at home with my wife in Cuba. Do you have a Cuban husband? Only Cubans can buy property, otherwise you have to rent and there is a shortage of over 600,000 houses, so rent means making an arrangement with a ... Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
OK, you are repeating what you said a year ago. So, immigrate to Cuba and persuade the regime to let you work. Become a Cuban citizen and earn on average $20.69 per month. Better take some cash with you to initially rent and eventually purchase ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Hi again Cuban Lover, I just checked Ciego (the town) on Google map. You are a long way from our home town, but it too is on the Carretera Central but west of Habana. MacDuff Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Hi CubanLover & fellow Canadian, I am not willing to answer your question on this site, but would by direct e-mail! My reason is to protect my wife, who as a Cuban is listed in the regime computerized program - I for undisclosed reasons have ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Isabella, you can give up any thought of working in Cuba. Firstly you are a foreigner and not eligible. Secondly if you have a Master's degree and twenty five years full-time teaching experience your annual earnings would be the equivalent of ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Cuba by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Cuba ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Cuba ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for ...
I am not much help as my wife has a bank account in Cuba into which I transfer funds, but she is a Cuban citizen. I am to go home in early October and will return to Canada in mid-November. Whlle there in Cuba I shall enquire about foreigners ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Cuba by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Cuba ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Cuba ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for ...
I was well aware of the Cuban position hence my rhetorical question. It was because 25031970 claimed that she has dual citizenship and should be aware of her actual position. Read More
Opening a bank account in Cuba by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Cuba ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Cuba ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for ...
Does Cuba recognise dual nationality? I think not. Read More
Hotels in Cuba
Ricardo58 in Imperial times such control would have been described as having an empire. There is in reality little difference between the Socialismo of the Castro family regime and the rule of the Imperial Emperors except that in the Castro family ... Read More
Introducing myself by livineasy4life
Hello, I just happened to find this site as I was surfing the net looking for others who have moved to a warmer climate like Cuba or Mexico... to escape the brutal winters of Canada, and live in a country where our dollars go further, and life can ...
Rather than the much advertised on TV Rosetta Stone ( The lady saying that Rosetta Stone is the only way to learn a language with the added "In my opinion"), try Michel Thomas 'Speak Spanish' which you can obtain through Amazon at ... Read More
Hotels in Cuba
Few of Cuba's tourists realise that the largest hotel business is Gaviota. Gaviota now has 24,000 hotel rooms out of a total of 62,000 and has a further 14,000 planned for completion in the period 2015-17. Gaviota is owned by the Cuban Military ... Read More
Moving to Cuba soon- How to make Money? by Probs944
I hope to be in Cuba by September, retire August 31 this year. I will be living on pension and would like to know if anyone has ideas on getting money to Cuba? My fiance , wife soon owns a house in Bauta. Where we will live eventually I want to ...
Ricardo58: Do you mean permanent residence or part-time? Secondly, if you are"visiting" Cuba rather than living there as a permanent resident, you should read the full response I gave to LesWalt regarding health insurance. As a Canadian ... Read More
Moving to Cuba soon- How to make Money? by Probs944
I hope to be in Cuba by September, retire August 31 this year. I will be living on pension and would like to know if anyone has ideas on getting money to Cuba? My fiance , wife soon owns a house in Bauta. Where we will live eventually I want to ...
Ditto Probs944. As a pensioner I have found married life in Cuba satisfactory for several years. But I would not become a permanent resident - preferring to commute and use visas. There can be tax problems with certain countries if you live abroad ... Read More
Getting married in Cuba by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Cuba or who are about to get married in Cuba to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Cuba? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Thank you Probs944. As I indicated I hesitated to give advice, but concluded that some form could be helpful. Belated congratulations upon your marriage. As a another retired husband I hope you and your wife have as much happiness as we do. Read More
Moving to Cuba soon- How to make Money? by Probs944
I hope to be in Cuba by September, retire August 31 this year. I will be living on pension and would like to know if anyone has ideas on getting money to Cuba? My fiance , wife soon owns a house in Bauta. Where we will live eventually I want to ...
Rather than automatically placing your complete pension on to VISA, it is sensible to have your pension paid directly to your bank account and get the bank to automatically pay your monthly VISA account. I spend long periods in Cuba and all my ... Read More
Getting married in Cuba by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Cuba or who are about to get married in Cuba to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Cuba? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
I hesitate to give advice upon home ownership connected to marital relations. BUT! If one considers that a marriage may go south, don't get married! Successful marriage depends upon much more than physical attraction or the romance of an ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
In marriages between foreigners and Cubans and where a home is purchased it is normally in the Cuban partners name as foreigners are unable to own property unless permanent residents - which I would not personally advise - the honey may be ... Read More
Introducing myself by livineasy4life
Hello, I just happened to find this site as I was surfing the net looking for others who have moved to a warmer climate like Cuba or Mexico... to escape the brutal winters of Canada, and live in a country where our dollars go further, and life can ...
An addendum to my comments about commercial activity. If a foreign business requires employees in Cuba, it has to have and sign an agreement with the government which employs the employees and pays them at Cuban rates (about $20 - $25 per month). ... Read More
Moving to Cuba soon- How to make Money? by Probs944
I hope to be in Cuba by September, retire August 31 this year. I will be living on pension and would like to know if anyone has ideas on getting money to Cuba? My fiance , wife soon owns a house in Bauta. Where we will live eventually I want to ...
What does Les Walt know that isn't covered by my response? Read More
Introducing myself by livineasy4life
Hello, I just happened to find this site as I was surfing the net looking for others who have moved to a warmer climate like Cuba or Mexico... to escape the brutal winters of Canada, and live in a country where our dollars go further, and life can ...
Hi My responses are intermittant as my home is in Cuba - my wife is a Cubana - and of course when I am there I do not have access to the Internet. I am surprised to find that the site is now accepting commercial promotion. However that is for the ... Read More
Finding skilled work and a visa for Cuba
Work? in two words im possible but at $20 a month you won't miss it Residence? In advisable Read More
Getting married in Cuba by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Cuba or who are about to get married in Cuba to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Cuba? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
I have just been catching up with the blogs. Two reasons for being silent for so long. he first is prolonged absence at home in Cuba and the second was gaining access to this site - now resolved, I have a new password. My purpose in participating ... Read More
Moving to Cuba soon- How to make Money? by Probs944
I hope to be in Cuba by September, retire August 31 this year. I will be living on pension and would like to know if anyone has ideas on getting money to Cuba? My fiance , wife soon owns a house in Bauta. Where we will live eventually I want to ...
Getting money to Cuba is not a problem. You can take up to $10,000 in cash and exchange at the Cadeca. Also you can transfer money from your bank to your fiances account in a Cuban bank. It is not possible for you to be employed in Cuba, but you ... Read More
Getting married in Cuba by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Cuba or who are about to get married in Cuba to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Cuba? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Les, the Canadian Provincial Health programmes are your first insurer. When you take out a policy with any of the Canadian Insurance Companies your first insurer is your provincial scheme and if you claim from your insurance company they claim the ... Read More
Getting married in Cuba by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Cuba or who are about to get married in Cuba to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Cuba? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
BEFORE I RESPOND, I WANT THE FOLKS RUNNING THE SITE TO CLEAN IT UP! I HAVE JUST SPENT TWO HOURS TRYING TO RESPOND - BECAUSE INSTEAD OF SAYING "REPLY" IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER IT SAID "reply and register". BUT IT WOULD NOT ACCEPT MY NAME ... Read More
Flying to Havana by LesWalt
Is it possible to buy one-way airfare to Havana if the exact departure date from Havana is still unknown? As I mentioned in another post, I intend to live in our casa for almost 6 months but am uncertain as to my return to Canada date (before the ...
BBC World News has just broadcast about the heavy rain, flooding and house collapses in Havana - shocking pictures and bad news. Yes, it can be cold at night in Cuba but not -22C which it was in Edmonton this week. No, we don't live in Havana, we ... Read More
Flying to Havana by LesWalt
Is it possible to buy one-way airfare to Havana if the exact departure date from Havana is still unknown? As I mentioned in another post, I intend to live in our casa for almost 6 months but am uncertain as to my return to Canada date (before the ...
Buenos tarde Les, Es dia aqui en Edmonton muy frio y nieve. Now to your question: (1) It is possible to purchase one way tickets from Canada to Havana and also from Havana to Canada. (2) Usually tickets have to be purchased from either the Air ... Read More
Flying to Havana by LesWalt
Is it possible to buy one-way airfare to Havana if the exact departure date from Havana is still unknown? As I mentioned in another post, I intend to live in our casa for almost 6 months but am uncertain as to my return to Canada date (before the ...
Hi Les, I tried to call ACV just now - but got a voice telling me to call later. I think that at this time on Friday (6.00 pm Mountain Time) they are probably in sleep mode. But, as I am in Canada at the moment, I shall call them tomorrow and obtain ... Read More
Flying to Havana by LesWalt
Is it possible to buy one-way airfare to Havana if the exact departure date from Havana is still unknown? As I mentioned in another post, I intend to live in our casa for almost 6 months but am uncertain as to my return to Canada date (before the ...
Unfortunately Air Canada ceased flying to Havana and switched the service to Air Canada Vacations and ceased honouring Aeroplan points for that once per day flight I tried VERY hard to get an explanation from Air Canada and from Aeroplan without ... Read More
Getting married in Cuba by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Cuba or who are about to get married in Cuba to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Cuba? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Hi dwright, In Trinidad Mary & Antonio is where we stay each year for the second week of January as it is the Semana de Cultura but I think that this year it may be February as a daughter and grand-daughter are probably going to visit from Scotland. ... Read More
Getting married in Cuba by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Cuba or who are about to get married in Cuba to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Cuba? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Sorry about delay, I got my first tourist visa extended at the government office which does all sorts of licenses in our city. But I don't know if doing so is still necessary as this time I was only there for seven weeks - I go back in December. I ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Senor Ruiz, You got your timing right, I returned to Canada from Cuba yesterday and have spent the day trying to catch up with e-mails received since September 26. You and I are both fortunate in that you have a deep knowledge of pre-revolution ... Read More
Construction companies
It is essential to understand that Cuba is a Communist State. Average earnings are $20 per month witth professionals including doctors and teachers receiving $30 per month. The old age pension is $8 per month. There is no employment of foreigners. ... Read More
Finding skilled work and a visa for Cuba
In two short words: im possible! Read More
Top hiring sectors in Cuba
There is no job market in Cuba for foreigners. Obviously foreign governments employ their own nationals for senior staff positions in embassies but in general foreigners cannot be employed in Cuba. It is a communist stata and with the exception of ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Foreigners cannot buy houses in Cuba. Read More
Getting married in Cuba by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Cuba or who are about to get married in Cuba to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Cuba? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Hi Walt, The first good news is that you no longer require an A2 Visa. I too used to need one, but received a call last year from Raul Delgado Concepcion Deputy Consul at the Cuban Consulate in Toronto to say that I could revert to just using a ... Read More
New : Cuba jobs section by Julien
Hi, we are pleased to inform you that a new [url=https://www.expat.com/en/jobs/central-america/cuba/][b]Jobs[/b][/url] section is available on expat-blog.com ! Whether you are looking for a job or offering a vacancy in Cuba, we invite you to ...
Julien, how are foreigners going to obtain jobs in Cuba? There ia no marketplace for jobs for foreigners in Cuba. People are just going to waste time and energy trying to enter a non-existing market. Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Cuba by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Cuba. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Cuba. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Which kinds of accommodation are available in ...
Best advice I can give you is to contact: cuba-particular.com It is run by a fellow named Raul Fuentes and he is very helpful! Read More
Security company in Havana
Security in Cuba is under the Communist Government of Cuba. Read More
Contemplating a move to Havana fro Canada by LesWalt
Hello folks, My intro to this site was: I am a Canadian citizen, legally married for just over 3 1/2 years to a Cuban citizen. We have been unsuccessful in obtaining a Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa to enable my wife to come here to Canada. ...
Welcome Les! You seem to indicate that you can choose to spend lengthy periods in Cuba which in turn indicates either being retired or in an occupation that allows such flexibility. I too am married to a Cuban, but we decided that my wife would ... Read More
Places to visit in Cuba by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Cuba, what would you suggest to discover the country? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Cuba, the tourist sites? How to visit the country in ...
Julie, folks don't go to Cuba for a couple of days or a week, but usually two weeks. If the visitor wants to stay in a resort hotel and indulge in the three B's (Buffet, Booze and Beach), then go to Varadero on a package tour. There are 57 hotels on ... Read More
am I allowed to by Ralph3500
Hi, I'm new here. I love Cuba and plan to return soon. My last stay was for 16 days. My next visit I plan to stay longer. What's the max time I can stay on my tourist visa as a Canadian citizen and am I allowed to stay with a local friend or do I ...
As I understand the position it is that it is Cubans who are not permitted to have visitors from other countries to stay in their homes. There is an exception for those who are married. The risk of being fined heavily is for the Cuban hosts not the ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi Aurelie, I am very interested in the views Armando Ruiz is expressing particularly as he is a Cuban living in the US and is aware of the current views of Cuban Americans towards their homeland - he suggests that some of them are mellowing. So ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Aurelie I just thought i should say to you that property purchase in Cuba is a very complex subject and that in my view Armando Ruiz is expressing views which are relevant to the subject of buying property in Cuba. The history of the Mafia, Batista ... Read More
where to meet nigerians in cuba
Cuba has very few immigrants. About 5,000 Russians decided to remain there following the implosion of the USSR communist bloc, preferring to stay rather than returing to the austerity of the remnants of the Soviet Empire. But unlike Europe where ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I think you have given a pretty fair description of many of the Florida/Cuban population. After all when the US opened the gates (1988?) Fidel used the opportunity to empty Cuban jails. But, I also understnd that the Cuban vote in Florida was avidly ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Firstly, as understand the second (current) US embargo, one of the conditions for lifting it is free elections. It would be unwise to consider that an elected Cuban Government would permit the return of property considered by US citizens and US ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi OmegaMan, Our home in Cuba is in my wife's name as she is a Cuban citizen. One of Raul's actions (I think I recall August 2011 as the date) was to allow Cubans to sell and buy their homes. We purchased in 2010. The position regarding longer term ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I am surprised by this opinion as a high percentage of the prime real estate on the prime beach fronts comprises hotels. A high percentage of those hotels are in joint ownership with overseas companies. The three hotel/golf course proposals for the ... Read More
can i find ethiopian in cuba
Cuba does not encourage immigration and does not recognise dual nationality. I am very doubtful whether there are any Ethiopian people living in Cuba. The best advice is to contact the Cuban Embassy or Consulate in Ethiopia - I know that Cuba had a ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
As indicated, I am not willing to provide details of our purchase on this public forum. But different state authorities are involved in sales, these include an architectural inspection and the Notary's office. The price is negotiated between buyer ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Cuba by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Cuba, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I have just returned from a four month period at home in Cuba and am trying to catch up with the forum as it isn't possible to do so from the city where we live in Cuba as there are no tourists and therefore no hotels with internet access and Cubans ... Read More
Buying property in Cuba by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Cuba? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Cuba? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Try me by e-mail, won't comment on the forum! MacDuff Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
Welcome Mayling, you are right to criticize the embargo for it enables the Government to use it as an excuse for all it's inadequacies and is contrary to the purposes for which it was introduced. It is the second embargo, the first was imposed by ... Read More
Public transportation in Cuba by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Cuba ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
AND.........if you would like to see a few Cuban cocodrilos y justia, take a small walk across he road from the Viazul station to the zoo, 'cos you can find both there! But as you have indicated there are now a few sharks lurking around Obispo! Read More
Do and don't in Cuba by expat.com
Are you living in Cuba? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Cuba? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Cuba?[/b] Thanks!
Hi and welcome! Your experiences and my own are similar except that I am already married to a Cubana and we have our home in a non-tourist town. Our home is in my wife's name and I live there for up to four months at a time. I would be prepared to ... Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
I should have added that as a foreigner you cannot work in Cuba and if you were a Cuban with for example a Masters degree and are in addition qualified to teach, the salary is almost exactly 0NE DOLLAR per day! That equates to 25 pesos, a 200 gm ... Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
Providing that you have income from an overseas source, life in Cuba can be enjoyable during the period for which you have a visa. But, I would not advise immigrating to Cuba and becoming a Cuban. Dual nationality is not allowed and it is a one ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Cuba by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Cuba, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I think this is a very interesting question. In spending several months a year for five years there, SoSfI have not met anybody who has immigrated to Cuba. Presumably few people would choose to move to live permanently in a country where average ... Read More
looking for Nigerian living in Cuba
Hello and welcome! If you read the postings on al the subjects of this web site, you will find a series of contributions made by me. This is because I am married to a Cuban and have a home there. I am not a Cuban and am helpfully granted visas by ... Read More
Water sanitation in cuba
There are no private water companies in Cuba it is a Communist state.Most Cubans cannot afford bottled water but especially since the Cholera outbreak in Santiago de Cuba boil their water. With the exception of large cities, most sanitation is done ... Read More