🇨🇺 Cuba · Researcher
Residente Temporal — Técnico / Científico Contratado (Skilled Worker) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €534 |
| Residencia Temporal carnet | €193 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.cu/sites/default/files/goc-2026-o39.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~15 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Los extranjeros comprendidos en la categoría migratoria de residente se clasifican en: a) Residente temporal; ... e) residente permanente.”
“Residente Temporal: a) Técnicos y científicos contratados (sem restrição de nacionalidade — aberto a qualquer estrangeiro contratado)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.