Business & investor visas
Cuban Foreign Investor Route (Law 118 / Mariel Special Development Zone)
Cuba's foreign-investment framework under Law 118, including the Mariel Special Development Zone, which underpins entry and stay for approved foreign investors.
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Cuba has no single named 'investor visa'; entry/residence for investors follows from the Law 118 approval. Specific visa validity, fees and residence timelines are not verified against an official published schedule.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Cuba government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Foreign Investment Act (Law No. 118/2014); Mariel Special Development Zone (ZED Mariel)
- Route type
- Investment / business
- Administering body
- Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment (MINCEX)
Who it is for
- Foreign investors establishing joint ventures, wholly foreign-owned companies or international economic association contracts
- Businesses investing in the Mariel Special Development Zone
- Personnel and representatives linked to approved investment projects
What you can do
- Invest through the modalities recognised under Law 118 with legal protections and tax incentives
- Benefit from the special tax and customs regime available in ZED Mariel
- Base entry and stay on the approved investment/contract, with residence handled by the DIIE
How to apply
- Develop and submit an investment proposal through MINCEX / the ZED Mariel office
- Obtain project approval under the Law 118 framework
- Arrange entry visas via MINREX and residence formalities via the DIIE for investors and personnel
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.