Status assessment, documentation and local coordination for foreign nationals and Cubans abroad.
Cuba introduced major changes to its migration and residency framework in 2026. Residency status, effective ties to Cuba, family relationships, economic activity, property, investment and physical presence may all be relevant depending on the individual case.
Cuba provides a specific migration category for qualifying foreign owners or tenants within legally designated real-estate schemes. This category does not automatically apply to every property purchase in Cuba. Eligibility depends on the legal status of the property, the applicable investment or real-estate framework and the individual applicant.
Purchasing a private home in Cuba should never be assumed to create a residence right.
Eligibility, required documentation and legal effects depend on the individual case and the rules in force at the time of application. Migration decisions are taken exclusively by the competent Cuban authorities; no outcome can be guaranteed.