Neil Reid
@MacDuff
Canadian looking for information about Cuba
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158 posts
About me
Canadian
Lives in Edmonton
Speaks German (rusty) Some Spanish
Registration: 31 October 2010
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Marriage and life in HaBana by vjimene45
Hello to all :) My name is Victor and am new to this blog. I am looking to get married to my fiancee who lives in Camaguey Cuba. I was born in Puerto Rico, therefore a USA citizen. Currently living in Florida. I am retired and have a pretty good ...
I no longer contribute to Ex-Pat as Ricardo58 joined. But if you search my old contributions you will find out about marrying in Cuba. I am married to a Cuban. Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
Note James that Riccardo58 makes statements but does not substantiate them He makes snide comments inferring that others don't know what they are talking about. I joined this site to try to contribute to others as I live most of the year in Cuba ... Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
As you have apparently access to the figures of visas granted by the Canadian Embassy, I assume I am correct in assuming that you are a member of their staff writing incognito. Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
Have you got more than one "chica" or has one visited you seven time in three years? Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
The Canadian Embasy staff in Havana are singularly unhelpful, lie (my M.P. can substantiate that), insulting and discourteous. If your claims are correct, then one can only conclude that you have a natural affinity and fellow feeling for such people. Read More
MANDATORY TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE by mick_luna
I've been told that you have to have travel medical insurance to enter Cuba, although it sounds like enforcement isn't universal (some people aren't asked about it, maybe younger people? Others are forced to buy Cuban insurance in the ...
The three outstanding attractions are probably Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Trinidad de Cuba and Vinales. But for example Che Guevara enthusiasts most of whom are unaware of his role in the executions without trial of some 354 people at El Morro in ... Read More
MANDATORY TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE by mick_luna
I've been told that you have to have travel medical insurance to enter Cuba, although it sounds like enforcement isn't universal (some people aren't asked about it, maybe younger people? Others are forced to buy Cuban insurance in the ...
Travel agents are understandably in business for the money. The commission on insurance sales are a nice addition on the bottom line. I never use travel agents, but compare flight prices on the web. In Cuba if you want to stay in casa particulars, ... Read More
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
mick-Iuna I go backwards and forwards by choice because my wife has a very challenging but stimulating position, her family and culture are Cuban and we have never thought about her moving to Canada. Our home is in Cuba. I realise that usually for ... Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
(Moderated: inappropriate) Dave Healy. I don't know whether you applied for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or immigration. One can only advise persistance and wish you both good fortune. Ricardo58 is incorrect. Read More
MANDATORY TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE by mick_luna
I've been told that you have to have travel medical insurance to enter Cuba, although it sounds like enforcement isn't universal (some people aren't asked about it, maybe younger people? Others are forced to buy Cuban insurance in the ...
If you are a Canadian, Cuba accepts your provincial health card as your province is your first insurer, when you take out private insurance the company is your second insurer and claims the provincial portion - they just don't tell their ... Read More
lady from india visiting cuba in january by anuma
hello, i am visiting cuba in january 26 2015. i was interested in meeting people and understanding culture of this country. things to do, and see of course. anyone for a chat or coffee. please write to me. regards vibha jain
(moderated: no free ads please).I am not commercial! Read More
Looking for NGO that work in the Sanitation hygiene sector by Ale.it
Hello :) I would like work and live in cuba and I would like find a job there. I'm a technician in water and sanitation hygiene and I would like to know if somebody know some NGO that work in this sector in cuba.. thanks a lot for the help!!! ...
Sandy mainly affected Santiago so it might be interesting for you to probe it through the Internet. But in general foreign workers are not employed in Cuba - the exceptions being Embassies and companies operating their businesses in partnership with ... Read More
Give a Cuban a contract of employment by Cayococo
Hi I am Scottish looking to give a Cuban a contract of employment. This is someone we met on holidays over the past ten years. Can you give me any advice or point me in the right direction to start the process? I would be very grateful for your ...
I think you should direct your question to the UK Embassy in Havana whom I have found most helpful and courteous in the past. :) Read More
Looking for NGO that work in the Sanitation hygiene sector by Ale.it
Hello :) I would like work and live in cuba and I would like find a job there. I'm a technician in water and sanitation hygiene and I would like to know if somebody know some NGO that work in this sector in cuba.. thanks a lot for the help!!! ...
Ale.it, You should understand that Cuba is a communist country with average earnings of $20 per month. Cuba does not have non-government organizations of the type found in free democratic countries. :( Few non-Cubans are permanent residents and if ... Read More
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
Hello mick_Iuna, Majito was correct about my being back home in Cuba and he and I actually spoke on the telephone a week ago before I came to Canada a few days ago, we intend to meet after I return in early January. Thank you for your stimulating ... Read More