2021 Legal Cuba travel for Americans

Joe and Kamala pledged they would swiftly undo four years of Trump imposed economic and travel restrictions, increase US Embassy staff levels in Havana and allow greater engagement between the States and Cuba.

Sadly, their words proved to be false campaign promises. Instead, they enforce Trump’s 243 economic restrictions against the Cuban people and add more of their own!

What does this mean for US tourists?

Fortunately, while Cuba visits are somewhat more complicated under Trump and Biden, travel to Cuba remains completely legal and relatively easy.

By the end of 2021, Cuba’s entire population will be fully vaccinated. Likely the island will hold the honor of being the first nation to make this claim.

Licensed Cuba tour operators organize trips featuring social and outdoor adventures sensitive to COVID-19 safety practices without sacrificing Cuba’s tropical charms. You’ll still enjoy dance, music, rum, cigars, museums, and historical sites, just in a more intimate fashion. Close-knit, comfy, and caring travel is the new normal for Cuban vacations.

While Trump did everything possible to make island visits complicated, he couldn’t make them illegal, nor can Biden. The US Constitution prevented them from doing so.

Meaningful Cuba travel options remain. The longstanding twelve categories of authorized Cuba travel are intact. Licensed US tour agencies will help with all the paperwork and ensure your trip conforms to current regulations.

Academic travel to Cuba has not changed. Students, teachers, school staff, and chaperones can come to Cuba just like study abroad in Canada, Asia, or Europe.

The popular categories of Support for the Cuban People, Humanitarian Projects, Religious Activities, Professional Research, and Journalism are wonderful ways to witness Cuba, engage with its people while partaking in their culture.

The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) enforces Cuba travel regulations. OFAC allows for twelve themes under which Americans can legally visit Cuba without any government documentation or permission in advance. The twelve categories are known as “general license” travel.

There is no actual license or paper issued. It is an honor system. If the purpose of your Cuba travel falls under any of the twelve pre-approved Cuba travel categories, you can hop on a plane and visit Cuba. It’s that simple.

On your own. Cuba is an ideal destination for sojourners with foreign travel under their belt and ample planning time. If you speak fluent Spanish, independent travel is tops.

Design your own custom private Cuba trip in collaboration with a legitimate tour operator. If you, your family, and friends prioritize time and economy, collaborating with a Cuba travel agent or tour operator will ensure unrivaled rewards. Cuba travel professionals provide the best cultural experiences, entertainment options, meals, accommodations, transportation, and health-conscious guides.

Prepaid small group Cuba travel packages guarantee your Cuba trip conforms to US legal requirements. Small group tours, hosted by US agencies, are nearly all-inclusive, incredibly economical, and offer tons of cultural encounters in a brief period – many more than the most inveterate traveler could assemble on their own.

We encourage potential Cuba visitors to browse the internet to shop and compare options. It’s fun and enlightening. You’ll find lots of travel agencies and tour operators with decades of professionalism, offering excellent services with a broad range of prices. Locate them on Google by searching “cuba tours for americans” or “cuba trips for americans”.

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