Ricardo58
Canadian looking for information about Cuba
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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 ...
Did you get your answers ? Read More
New members of the Cuba forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cuba forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
No expat communities there at least probably not in the sense your think of... ES 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 ...
Im from Canada but can answer a couple of things ... Yes it is 176.00 per document spanish/english EACH ONE is considered separate document ..In m y case 4x176 I had single affidavit and birth cert, to do... And because I had to mail in my ... 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 ...
Warning,,,, Ive seen the Canadian lose the resident status after failed marriage and then lose the house to wife because lose the resident status... My advice is always rent unless something changes down the road.... 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 ...
YES send all 4 to consulate to be certified ... my case was long form birth cert and single affidavit 4 x 174 aprox. I used Canadian Translator Jonathan Whiteside out of Ontario and was about 80-100 to get both translated ... 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 ...
No Ive never had a telephone conversation with anyone from here... Early this year I married a Cuban in Matanzas city after doing all the paperwork in Canada and was very quick to get all this in order (2 weeks) and once in Cuba we just went to a ... 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 ...
Yes I know the process and costs... where are you at now in all this? 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 ...
If you buy a casa you most likely lose it as it will be in his name with you having zero rights to it...seen this played out many times... 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 been out of country...did you get all your answers regarding marriage in Cuba? Read More
Move to Cuba by Mycubanlove
Hello, I was curious, my soon to be finance will be getting his passport in Cuba this June. Where can he travel to look for work? He is young 27, works in hotel chains. Where could we have a future? Could he travel to Italy with me? I am going to ...
If I had a dollar for ever woman that has bought a casa there only to lose it a few months later id be a rich man.. Its very expensive for a yuma to live in Cuba.... The money only flow one way there mi amor...Your boyfriend works in hotels so be ... Read More
New members of the Cuba forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cuba forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
go to the spanish version of site dude Read More
Cost of living in Cuba 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Cuba in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Cuba you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Cuba? > accommodation prices > ...
You can try cubisima.com/ and also revolico.com/ which is the cuban version of graiglist.. I have one friend now who is looking to rent her casa out for 8000.00 usd for 2 year term and it in Varadero area and all legal.. one bedroom/hot water ... Read More
Cost of living in Cuba 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Cuba in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Cuba you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Cuba? > accommodation prices > ...
15-35 per night accommodation-Matanza province Taxi for tourist 1 usd per mile. Buses are reasonable but by no means cheap compared to Mexico and Ecuador food - 200 per month with some of that for paladares Cuban health insurance avail at most ... 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
Reason number 5 High speed internet now ja ja ja back on topic now ...sorry Read More
Email Cost in Cuba by fummiro
Hola todos! :) Would anybody know how much is the cost of sending and receiving an email in Cuba through a nauta account? Is it really dependent on how long or heavy (in case there are attachments) the email is? Gracias!
No worries but your Jan 31 email implied that it cost .02 so just wanted to clarify ... Read More
Email Cost in Cuba by fummiro
Hola todos! :) Would anybody know how much is the cost of sending and receiving an email in Cuba through a nauta account? Is it really dependent on how long or heavy (in case there are attachments) the email is? Gracias!
No charge to receive sms/text so I think your confused with receiving email... here is link to cubacel which show costs for service http://www.etecsa.cu/?page=telefonia_movil&sub=cubacel_envio_sms_mms#SMS Read More
Can I retire in Cuba?
IMO 1400 would be the very min. as Cuba is $$$ for Yumas... I just spent a few months there and my biggest costs by far was transportation as I moved around island.. I was lucky to go on a few Astros buses as a Cuban which I'm clearly not but a ... 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 ...
Having you considered getting married in Ecuador ? This is a popular choice with Yanks and Cubans as no Visa is required only a passport and also if you can get her to Mexico your problem is solved.. Read More
Email Cost in Cuba by fummiro
Hola todos! :) Would anybody know how much is the cost of sending and receiving an email in Cuba through a nauta account? Is it really dependent on how long or heavy (in case there are attachments) the email is? Gracias!
Its free for them to receive text so Im assuming you mean .02 to receive email minus a image Read More
Email Cost in Cuba by fummiro
Hola todos! :) Would anybody know how much is the cost of sending and receiving an email in Cuba through a nauta account? Is it really dependent on how long or heavy (in case there are attachments) the email is? Gracias!
20 k is the max size image a Cuban can receive on their cuban email acct. lots of free image reducer apps available for free at the apple store and google play that are easy to use. 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
Lots if wifi in the tourist area especially Varadero and Havana but other non tourist area also have internet cafes sort of speak.. I wa paying 4.00 to 6.00 per hour for a internet card that you can use at any location.. the speed has vastly ... 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 don't see in your post where you have had all your papers authenticated by the Cuban consulate in your country and that needs to be done first which is a process in itself...Good luck and hope you find some answers before you go on IMO a very ... 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 ...
Get a hold of richard parker (owner)http://www.ecuadoriancoastalproperties.com/ he will answer all your answers as he deals what that everyday 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 ...
Manta,Ecuador is beautiful and cheap health ins with access to hospitals with American trained doctors.... 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 ...
Well just stating the obvious the temp visa approval increases 10-fold when marriage is involved verse engaged/friend etc. 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 ...
Agreed because if yur opinion is not of Mcduff then you are the enemy...Just sayin the odds are very high when it comes MOF with Cubans ,,Be Careful as its not what it seems always.. 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 ...
thanks and reinforces my beliefs ...regards 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 ...
well said sir.. it is necessary 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 ...
Whatever they have treated me with up-most respect and have had 7 visitor/temp visas approved since 2011 so perhaps its on your end or maybe your chica is 15-20 years younger which they don't like for obvious reasons... regards 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 ...
Forget Viazul buses and go with Astro buses at a fraction of the prices and go pretty much everywhere the Viazul do and you travel with Cubans and not tourists .. From Havana to Santiago De Cuba I paid 900 NP One way =4 cuc Forget the myth their ... 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 ...
Well the stats don't lie and unfortunately most of the Cuban - Canadian marriages are fraud on the Cuban part but when I see the age differences in most couples I meet I'm not surprised...There is no better actor than a Cuban but of ... 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 ...
Sounds like the service we get from them In Canada,,.If the prices are the same or similar to Canada you are looking at around 176 per document .. I had 4 to do =704.00 plus 100 or so have them translated in to Spanish and 40 for courier service of ... 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 ...
TRV for Cubans is running around 1 for 5 applications being approved on first try...Perhaps I'm generous on approval rate for spouses but I do believe its close to 75 % -85 % We can not deny most of these relationships are MOF and for 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 ...
TRV for Cubans is running around 1 for 5 applications being approved on first try...Perhaps I'm generous on approval rate for spouses but I do believe its close to 75 % -85 % We can not deny most of these relationships are MOF and for 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 ...
If you have a 15-20 year age difference the visitor visas are often denied because good chance its a fraud/scam. .. Not to brag but I have a ton of experience in this...Its super easy to marry a Cuban with a single affidavit and long form birth ... 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 ...
Yoani does get picked up and beaten sometimes for her actions... 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 a whole lot of wrong information.... 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 just found out I was god father along with 4 others Yumas to the same child. 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 ...
Why the hostility today? its so not like you from the posts I read of yours .. 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 can guarantee we would not be having this conversation.. The charm to me is no Americans(very few) on that island as it would soon turn to what Mexico has become with it Starbucks and McDonalds on every corner not to mention the drugs,crime that ... Read More
Does any one know??? by livineasy4life
I just have a question so I can resolve an issue with a friend of mine. He said when he flew to Varadero they had valium and viagra and a bunch of other drugs for sale at the pharmacy at the airport... I told him he must be mistaken as valium and ...
I can say with 100 % certainty they sell those two items right at the airport in Varadero... Viagra is 110 mg but both were displayed ... drugs are genuine when bought at state stores but if a resort worker etc tries to sell you the same cheaper ... 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 don't have the answer mainly because I have never been able to talk to the Cuban consulate via phone or email as they are impossible to reach ... I have walked in to many banks there and have all said no but yet the one of the requirements to ... Read More
Hotels in Cuba
And the Cuban military is owned by the state/castro ... In they end they own or control all ..Just Sayin 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 ...
Congrats... did all your paperwork go through without a hitch? I'm getting so many different answers if I need my stuff Authenticated at Canadian foreign affairs before sending to Cuban Consulate ..I'm told for Cuban consulate in Toronto ... 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 approach do you take for medical coverage? I know Cuba sells at airport medical plans starting at 2 cuc a day but have never talked or met anyone who has done this and would like to know when they had to use this coverage was it really ... 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 ...
Can anyone here give actual total cost to achieve residence in Cuba..I know the procedure more less (prob less ja ja) but with all the translations,police records,Medical records,financial stuff required...What is the actual cost in total to ... 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 ...
Yes my pension goes in to my regular account first and from there I preset set dates for my money to go on my visa.. I don't know about you but my budget is 1500.00 a month in Cuba... with that a car rental 3-4 days a month and a few baseball ... 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 ...
One day I hope you share your exit plan....Can I ask you in all do respect have you ever done a surprise visit? 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 ...
I often buy one way only with westjet and have never been asked in 7 years of doing this to show a return ticket.. OFF TOPIC... I brought down a 32 inch TV end of July and paid 55 cuc duty but as of Sept. that same TV will cost 250 in duty to ... 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 ...
For me the easiest way to get money when I'm on a extended stay in Cuban is have my pension automatically put on my visa card which is very easy to if you have online banking and your CC is not associated with USA bank of course. 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 ...
Reading through this blog for the first time since I joined I find it worrisome that so many people are buying or in the process of buying a Casa in a Cuban name.. Even if you're married and both your names are on a document(s) The house is 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 ...
Reading through this blog for the first time since I joined I find it worrisome that so many people are buying or in the process of buying a Casa in a Cuban name.. Even if you're married and both your names are on a document(s) The house is 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 ...
I have been looking at permanent residence for the last while because I'm retired with good pension and live there 6 months of the year anyways....My motivation is mostly so casa will be in my name..I have researched the requirements ( a whack ... 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 dont know in case of decease, what happens. But in case of divorce, everything you bought after mariage is divided 50%-50% between you and your wife. The only situation in which the property bought during the marriage is not divided , is in case ... Read More