Moving to Taiwan from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Taiwan, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

CU
70.5%
TW
90.0%

Taiwan performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.8%
TW
3.7%

Cuba performs better than Taiwan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CU
78.3 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
6.8
TW
4.0

Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Cuba leads in literacy rate.

Sources: The World Factbook (2014–2022), World Bank (2024–2025). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Taiwan.
Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan 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 Taiwan?

Usually fine from major cities in Taiwan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU TW
Population 10,937,203 23,412,899
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages Spanish Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 110