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Cuba welcomes travelers from all over the world every year, and US visitors are not the exception. If you are planning to visit the largest of the Antilles, find below the most frequently asked questions related to legal travel to the island for US citizens. If you’re unable to find the information you are looking for below, explore our Useful Information session or Get in Touch with our Team.
This is one of the most common questions we receive from our clients, and the answer is “Yes, you can legally travel to Cuba as an American citizen” as long as you do so under one of the 12 categories of authorized travel to Cuba. Most of the itineraries designed by SST qualify under the “Support For The Cuban People” reason. You will feel totally integrated with all aspects of the Cuban culture as you stay in Casas Particulares (private houses of great comfort) or hotels (not listed in the Cuba Prohibited Accommodation List), delight your palate in the best Cuban paladares (privately-owned restaurants), and visit community projects and private studios of Cuban artists. Our main goal is to establish a bond of friendship between visitors and locals that lasts a lifetime.
A general license or travel category is not a specific document that you must obtain. Individuals who meet the regulatory conditions of the general license they seek to travel under do not need to apply for an additional license from OFAC to travel to Cuba.
Yes, of course you can. As an American citizen, please keep in mind the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List, when choosing your accommodation in the island.
As explained before, the itineraries designed by SST qualify under the “Support For The Cuban People” general license.
It means you will follow a full schedule (6-8 hours daily) of meaningful interaction with locals by:
All these activities “enhance contact with the Cuban people, support civil society in Cuba, and/or promote the Cuban people’s independence from Cuban authorities and result in meaningful interactions with individuals in Cuba”.
On the other hand, you won’t spend money at certain businesses in Cuba. You won’t stay at any accommodation listed in the Cuba Prohibited Accommodation List.
For up to 5 years after your Cuba trip, the US Government can ask you about your travel records and receipts, so keep your records safe for five years in case you’re questioned about your trip.