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@Ricardo58

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Canadian looking for information about Cuba

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Lives in Vancouver

Registration: 19 August 2014

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Ricardo58 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Ricardo58

Did you get your answers ? Read More

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Cuba forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Cuba forum? Don’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 ...

Ricardo58

No expat communities there at least probably not in the sense your think of... ES CUBA Read More

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Ricardo58

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

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

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 ...

Ricardo58

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

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Ricardo58

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

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Ricardo58

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

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Ricardo58

Yes I know the process and costs... where are you at now in all this? Read More

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

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 ...

Ricardo58

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

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Ricardo58

Sorry been out of country...did you get all your answers regarding marriage in Cuba? Read More

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Mycubanlove

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 ...

Ricardo58

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

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Cuba forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Cuba forum? Don’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 ...

Ricardo58

go to the spanish version of site dude Read More

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Cuba – 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 > ...

Ricardo58

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

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Cuba – 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 > ...

Ricardo58

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

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

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

Ricardo58

Reason number 5 High speed internet now ja ja ja back on topic now ...sorry Read More

Ricardo58 replied to a thread
9 years ago
fummiro

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!

Ricardo58

No worries but your Jan 31 email implied that it cost .02 so just wanted to clarify ... Read More