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Can Foreigners Buy Real Estate in Cuba?

Clear answer on foreign buyer access in Cuba, including permanent residency, approved investment structures, and compliance limits.

Answer first

A non-resident foreigner should not assume they can buy a normal Cuban home directly; the practical routes are permanent residency, already-authorized real estate contexts, or government-approved investment structures.

This brief is designed for foreign buyers who need a realistic Cuba property filter before they compare locations, asset types, partners, or deal structures.

Best-fit buyer profile

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Market notes

  • Decree-Law 288 opened home sales to Cuban citizens living in Cuba and foreign permanent residents.
  • Law No. 118 allows approved foreign investment in real estate through defined investment modalities.
  • U.S. persons face separate OFAC restrictions that can block otherwise possible Cuba transactions.

Due-diligence checklist

  • Confirm buyer nationality, residency, U.S.-person status, and funding route.
  • Identify whether the deal is residential, rental, office, tourism, or development.
  • Get local legal advice before any deposit or nominee arrangement.
Sources

Why this page is source-backed

Each brief keeps the evidence visible: concise answer, current statistics where available, and primary or high-authority sources.

Library of Congress: Cuba amended housing law for home sales

Decree-Law 288 opened home purchases and sales to Cuban citizens living in Cuba and foreign permanent residents, with ownership limits.

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UNCTAD Investment Policy Hub: Cuba Foreign Investment Act, Law No. 118

Law No. 118 permits approved foreign investment structures, including real estate for private, tourist, office, and tourism-development purposes.

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U.S. Treasury OFAC: Cuba sanctions

U.S. persons and U.S.-linked entities must verify whether a Cuba transaction is prohibited, exempt, generally licensed, or specifically licensed.

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Federal Register notice: Cuba Restricted List update

Direct financial transactions with listed Cuba Restricted List entities are generally prohibited under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations.

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