Work in Cuba for a corporation based in Colombia

By Mark 03 May 2022

Can I live in Cuba and work remotely for a company in Colombia?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Is your job in Colombia?
    If your job is in Colombia, you can live in Cuba and work remotely. However, it is not possible to work remotely from the US.
  2. What kind of work are you doing?
    If your job is in Colombia, we suggest that you first look into the possibilities of working remotely from Colombia. If that is not possible, then you can look into the possibility of working remotely from Cuba.
  3. Is there a specific visa or work permit that you need?
    If you are looking for a tourist visa, we suggest that you check with your local Cuban embassy. If you are looking for a work visa, we suggest that you check with your local Colombian embassy.
  4. Can you travel back and forth to Colombia?
    If you want to travel back and forth to Colombia, then you need to apply for a visa in advance.

Is it possible to work in Cuba?
Yes, it is possible to work in Cuba, but you need to apply for a work visa in advance.

Is it possible to work in the UK and live in Cuba?
Yes, it is possible to work in the UK and live in Cuba, but you need to apply for a visa in advance.

Can I work in Cuba from the UK?
Yes, it is possible to work in Cuba from the UK, however, you need to apply for a work visa in advance.

How to find remote work in Colombia while living in Cuba?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Colombia even though you are located in Cuba. For that we need to clarify some terms.

Remote work is a new concept in Cuba. However, if you are a Colombian citizen, you can get remote jobs in Cuba, even if you are living in Cuba.
You can work from anywhere in the world. You don’t have to live in Cuba, you can live anywhere.

However, if you are located in Cuba, you need to apply for the Cuban labor permit.
The Cuban labor permit is a temporary work permit, so you have to work in Cuba for a minimum of three months.
You have to work in Cuba for a minimum of three months.

How to apply for the Cuban labor permit?
You have to apply for the Cuban labor permit through the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social, MTSS).

How to get paid in Cuba when working remotely for a corporation in Colombia?

You can get paid in Cuba even if you are working for a company in Colombia, however , the process is quite complicated.

This article explains how you can get paid in Cuba when working remotely for a corporation in Colombia.
This article is part of a series of articles explaining how to get paid in Cuba when working remotely for a corporation in Colombia.
In this article we explain how you can get paid in Cuba when working remotely for a corporation in Colombia.
We’ll first explain how to get paid in Cuba if you are working for a company in Colombia.
Then we’ll explain how to get paid in Cuba when working remotely for a corporation in Colombia.
Finally, we’ll explain how to get paid in Cuba when working remotely for a corporation in Colombia.
Get paid in Cuba if you work for a company in Colombia
You can get paid in Cuba if you work for a company in Colombia, however, the process is quite complicated.
In this section we’ll explain how to get paid in Cuba when working remotely for a corporation in Colombia.

What is a company in Colombia?
A company in Colombia is a legal entity in Colombia.
The company can be a corporation, a limited liability company or an association.
You can read more about company in Colombia in this article.

How do taxes work in Cuba if I’m working remotely for a company Cuba?

When working remotely in Cuba for a firm based in Colombia, taxes might be tricky, therefore , you might need to take some precautions.

Cuban law requires that you are physically present in Cuba for the entire year, and that you do not leave the country for more than 180 days.
If you are a foreigner, you must prove that you are working in Cuba for at least 183 days.
If you are a Cuban, you must prove that you are working in Colombia for at least 183 days.