Planning a move to Cuba. Where to begin.
Choose the permission before the address.
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Where the visa stands
Cuban entry permission and U.S. authorization for Cuba-related travel are separate checks. OFAC says travel for tourist activities is not permitted for people subject to U.S. area.
Start with your work plans
No dedicated nomad permission has been verified here. A Cuban visitor document is not evidence of a lawful remote-work relocation or of compliance with U.S. restrictions.
Describe who pays you, where your employer or clients are based and what you would do while living abroad. Use those details when checking the official route. Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.
Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.
Take the first application step
Check OFAC’s current Cuba rules and obtain the Cuban category required for your exact activity before making arrangements.
Do not present ordinary tourism or a foreign remote job as an exemption from U.S. travel restrictions.
Keep two money questions separate
The visa income test concerns the evidence required for an application. A living budget concerns your housing, healthcare, transport and daily spending. Compare both before committing to a move.
This briefing reorganizes the existing visa summary. It does not represent a new source review. The visa section of the guide keeps the original review dates and qualifications.
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