Cuba and US on the same trip
Nov 20, 2016 | 11:32 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2010
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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 !
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 !
Dec 2, 2016 | 9:46 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Posts: 247
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 !
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 !
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.
Dec 5, 2016 | 8:29 am
#4
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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.
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.
Dec 6, 2016 | 9:59 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: GE
Posts: 247
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.