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nycvisitor Nov 20, 2016 11:32 am

Cuba and US on the same trip
 
Hi,
I'm planning a 10 day vacation and was hoping to do 6 days in Havana + 4 days in NY (in that order). Is that gonna be a problem with US Immigration? From what I've learned EVERYONE (not just US citizens) must provide valid reason for travel TO Cuba, since we will be going the opposite direction are we allowed to visit US on the same trip?
I'd really appreciate your help on this ! :)

worldspan Nov 20, 2016 6:08 pm

Your reason is reason #8, "I am going to support the Cuban people". That is what gets you in the door at both ends.

bbtrvl Dec 2, 2016 9:46 pm


Originally Posted by nycvisitor (Post 27505541)
Hi,
I'm planning a 10 day vacation and was hoping to do 6 days in Havana + 4 days in NY (in that order). Is that gonna be a problem with US Immigration? From what I've learned EVERYONE (not just US citizens) must provide valid reason for travel TO Cuba, since we will be going the opposite direction are we allowed to visit US on the same trip?
I'd really appreciate your help on this ! :)

Yes you will have to fill out an OFAC declaration when flying between the US and Cuba. Even if you are not "persons subject to US jurisdiction" (US citizens and green card holders, etc) you're still within the US and traveling on US flag carrier and therefore subject to the embargo.

So for example, you cannot travel from the US to Cuba as a tourist, regardless of your citizenship.

There may be even more problems with your plan. You may not be able to book a ticket originating in Cuba to the US, and you may be required to book round-trip originating from the US.

You might look at Canada. Toronto is not that far from NY.

nycvisitor Dec 5, 2016 8:29 am


Originally Posted by bbtrvl (Post 27559092)
Yes you will have to fill out an OFAC declaration when flying between the US and Cuba. Even if you are not "persons subject to US jurisdiction" (US citizens and green card holders, etc) you're still within the US and traveling on US flag carrier and therefore subject to the embargo.

So for example, you cannot travel from the US to Cuba as a tourist, regardless of your citizenship.

There may be even more problems with your plan. You may not be able to book a ticket originating in Cuba to the US, and you may be required to book round-trip originating from the US.

You might look at Canada. Toronto is not that far from NY.

Thanks for the reply! I was able to purchase the ticket from HAV to EWR, the question is will there be any trouble on entry to the US? We're flying Europe-HAV-NYC//NYC-Europe.

bbtrvl Dec 6, 2016 9:59 pm


Originally Posted by nycvisitor (Post 27567975)
Thanks for the reply! I was able to purchase the ticket from HAV to EWR, the question is will there be any trouble on entry to the US? We're flying Europe-HAV-NYC//NYC-Europe.

Be aware that the embargo also covers goods being imported into the US and you should know what you are and aren't permitted to bring with you.


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