Moving to Venezuela from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Cuba to Venezuela, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
10,769 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Cuba live in Venezuela · UN DESA

Who's moving to Venezuela?

Top countries of origin for Venezuela's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
VE
13.2

Cuba performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
VE
16.6

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CU
31.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
VE
3.4t

Cuba performs better than Venezuela 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
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela 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%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2018

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
VE
$7,704

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
VE
17.7

Cuba performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Caracas
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Havana Caracas
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 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 Venezuela safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Cuba?

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

Both Cuba and Venezuela share the same official language: Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU VE
Population 11,008,112 29,789,730
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 171