Cuba · Researcher Visa

Skilled Worker

Official name Residente Temporal — Técnico / Científico Contratado (Skilled Worker)

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)

✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-22 · Our methodology

5.5/10 diff

Challenging

Art 75: técnicos/científicos contratados POR ORGANISMOS OFICIALES CUBANOS para trabajar en Cuba temporalmente. Solicitud…

Min income

—

Processing

15+ days

Path to PR

Yes

Job offer

Required

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Direct answer

Art 75: técnicos/científicos contratados POR ORGANISMOS OFICIALES CUBANOS para trabajar en Cuba temporalmente. Solicitud por funcionario designado del MINCEX (Art 107). Cuba NO permite empleo privado por extranjero — todo pasa por organismo cubano autorizado.

At a Glance

Visa Duration

12 months

Processing Time

15+ days

Min Income

—

Path to PR

Yes

Difficulty

5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Job Offer Required	Yes
Sponsorship Required	Yes
Health Insurance Required	No

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Spouse Can Work	No
Path to Permanent Residency	Yes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Havana

Single (monthly)€690

Family (monthly)€1,600

Rent 1BR (center)€250

Groceries€200

Transport pass€28

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Residente Temporal — Técnico / Científico Contratado (Skilled Worker)?

Can the Residente Temporal — Técnico / Científico Contratado (Skilled Worker) lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Cuba?

Yes. Cuba offers 2 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Cuba country page.

What is the cost of living in Cuba?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Havana: €690/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

www.gacetaoficial.gob.cu

Data last verified: 2026-06-22 · See our methodology

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