USA -> Cuba
Sep 8, 2013, 9:43 am
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USA -> Cuba
I'm interested in going to Cuba this New Years and was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to get down there. I know I had a few friends that went back in '08 and they just flew from another country (Costa Rica I believe) and were able to enter Cuba. Do you need a visa to get into Cuba? Does anybody have any tips or tricks that they could share? Thanks for the help.
Sep 20, 2013, 8:22 am
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Sep 20, 2013, 10:24 am
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A majority of the Americans that I ran into that went through the "backdoor" in to Cuba go via Cancun due to price. Panama on Copa might also be an idea.
Cuba does do a visa on arrival for Americans, although you can get them in advance from the Cuban interests section if you want the security. Cuba does not stamp your passport.
I have said this in other threads, but when I was there in January, my group met with US Interest Section officials and they reminded us that even if you enter Cuba illegally, you can still use their (limited) services in the case of emergencies. They do not enforce Office of Foreign Asset Control sanctions.
Cuba does do a visa on arrival for Americans, although you can get them in advance from the Cuban interests section if you want the security. Cuba does not stamp your passport.
I have said this in other threads, but when I was there in January, my group met with US Interest Section officials and they reminded us that even if you enter Cuba illegally, you can still use their (limited) services in the case of emergencies. They do not enforce Office of Foreign Asset Control sanctions.
Sep 22, 2013, 9:08 am
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Sep 26, 2013, 11:59 am
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Legitimate trip
I have booked tour through Grand Circle Foundation. This is a "Cultural Exchange." Charter flight from MIA. No hassle from Uncle Sam, because the trip is kosher. No need to sneak into the country.
I will post a trip report at the end of October.
I will post a trip report at the end of October.