Workers
from Cuba

Skilled tradespeople and technical staff, including welders and specialists for construction and manufacturing.

See how we work
Process duration3-5 months
Recruitment costfrom €500 / person
Common industriesWelding · HoReCa
Worker typeSkilled / unskilled
People from Cuba

Who you’ll be working with

Cuba has a solid technical education system, and candidates’ qualifications are real: certified welders, electricians, mechanics, auxiliary medical staff. It is also the fastest process among our source countries - 3 to 5 months.

A unique advantage: Spanish and Romanian are related languages, so most Cuban candidates reach functional Romanian within just a few months - the shortest path to a truly integrated team.

Cuba at a glance

CapitalHavana
LanguagesSpanish
Time zoneUTC-5
Population~11 million people
  • Fastest process: 3-5 months
  • Certified technical qualifications
  • Romanian comes easily to Spanish speakers
Paperwork and costs

What we prepare, what the cost covers, what you do

The exact list depends on the role and the country, and you get it from us at the start. In short, it looks like this:

Candidate documents
  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record certificate from the home country
  • Diplomas, certificates and proof of experience
  • Medical certificate
  • Translations and legalizations, where applicable
What the cost covers
  • Selection and interviews at the source
  • Experience checks and practical tests
  • Permit and visa file, with a timeline
  • Arrival coordination in Romania
  • Integration support after arrival

From €500 / person. Permit and visa fees, translations and legalizations are charged separately. Prices exclude VAT.

What you do as the employer
  • Company documents for the work permit
  • Individual employment contract
  • Pay at least at the national minimum wage
  • Working conditions and protection as required by law
  • Decent housing - essential for a stable team

Don’t want to deal with any of this? Choose staff leasing below.

Two ways to work

You hire them, or we handle everything

International recruitment

You hire them directly

SSM HR Services finds the people in Cuba, organizes the interviews and coordinates the paperwork through to arrival. They become your employees.

  • Selection and interviews with you
  • Work permit, visa, arrival
  • Integration and support after arrival
Staff leasing

We handle everything

Through SSM Global Workforce, the licensed staff leasing agency within SSM Holding, the workers are our employees and work at your site. Scale your team up or down whenever you need.

  • Contracts, payroll and administration
  • Housing and transport
  • Training, placement and replacement
SSM Global Workforce ↗
From selection to team

The process for Cuba

We handle every stage: you choose the people, we see the journey through.

01Selection

Interviews at the source, experience checks and practical tests.

02Permit

The work permit file, submitted to the IGI.

03Visa

The long-stay visa, issued by the embassy.

04Arrival

The flight, arrival in Romania and accommodation.

05Integration

The single permit and the first weeks on the team.

Indicative total timeline for Cuba: 3-5 months · from €500 / person, paperwork priced separately · prices exclude VAT.

FAQ

About recruiting from Cuba

The indicative total timeline is 3-5 months, from selection to arrival in Romania: candidate selection, work permit, visa and integration. You get a realistic schedule from day one.

Recruitment starts from €500 / person, and paperwork (work permit, visa) is priced separately. Prices exclude VAT. Request a quote and you’ll get the exact cost for your situation.

Most often for welding and HoReCa, but we also cover other industries: logistics, HoReCa, processing. Tell us the roles and we’ll quickly confirm availability.

Yes. We organize online interviews with the shortlisted candidates, and the final decision is always yours. You choose the people; we see the process through.

Need workers from Cuba?

Tell us how many and for which roles. You’ll get a clear quote, with timelines and costs explained up front.