Can U.S. Born Citizens (Non Cubans) Travel To Cuba?

Question

Can U.S. Born Citizens (Non Cubans) Travel To Cuba?

Answer 1

U.S. Born Citizens can travel to Cuba with a State Department issued license. There are daily flights to Havana from Miami as well as flights to several other Cuban cities (Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, etc). You can find MANY helpful links regarding travel to Cuba from many countries at www.MyCubaFest.com including links to the State Department website.

Answer 2

Yes you can. If you wish to travel directly to Cuba from the US, you would need to obtain a special travel licence from the OFAC. However, you can only apply for special circumstances such as education, medical, volunteering, sports, religious, teaching, etc.

http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement...

If you are going solely for pleasure, then you would go via a 3rd country such as Canada or Mexico. This is considered 'illegal' though...the travel is not illegal...what is illegal is spending money in Cuba, which is why the licence is required.

If you go 3rd country, you'd have to be sure to avoid paper trails upon your return. Cuba does not stamp passports either.

These links will help you with more information for your travels. Have a great time!

http://www.cuba-junky.com/cuba/travel_in...

http://www.cubatravelusa.com/FAQ.htm

http://www.cubatravelusa.com/Travel_Tips...

Answer 3

You cannot fly directly there from the US; you have to go through Canada or Mexico (although the State Department is getting hinky about this as well):

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw...

It is illegal for a US citizen to spend money in Cuba, which is what the travel restriction is based on.  

That being said, here's how to do it:

http://www.cubalinda.com/English/Section...

Answer 4

Of course ! But what for ?