Moving to Palau from Cuba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cuba to Palau — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cuba to Palau, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Palauan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cuba to Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
PW
22.2

Cuba performs better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
PW
17.8

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
PW
82.8t

Cuba performs better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CU
2.9
PW
6.9

Palau performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
PW
$15,800

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
PW
11.3

Cuba performs better than Palau across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Palau. To live, work, or study long-term in Palau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Palau's immigration authority.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Cuba passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Palau passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cuba.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Palau?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Palau has 6.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Palau safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU PW
Population 11,008,112 21,695
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +680
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106