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Cuba Facts
- How do I cancel my credit cards in Cuba if they are lost or stolen?: top
A company called "FINCIMEX", located in the basement of the Habana Libre Hotel, on 23rd & L Streets, Vedado, will call and cancel your cards for you, free of charge. This office will also help you if you have a problem with any of your credit cards, even those cards originating from the USA. Their phone number is 33-44-66, and fax# 33-40-01.
- Business:: top
Bank hours: 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Shop opening hours are variable but generally at least from 8am-5pm with a break for lunch. There are many duty-free shops. Payment cards issued in the United States are not accepted but those from other countries are accepted in major tourist locations.
- Area:: top
42,900 square miles (111,000 sq km)
- Telecommunications:: top
The international dialling code for Cuba is +53 followed by an area code and customer number. On the island, use the area code and customer number for long distance, customer number only for local calls.
- Currency:: top
Cuban peso; US$ used in all tourist areas. Please use our currency convertor for today's rate.
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You will need a passport and visas to reside in or to conduct or start a business in the Caribbean. Although some Caribbean countries welcome retirees or others of independent means as long-term residents, requests for work permits are rarely granted. Before you travel, apply to the country's embassy or consulate in the United States to obtain a visa if you wish to reside, go into business, or work in the country.
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