Since 1997, we’ve distilled ever-changing, often mind-boggling US-Cuba travel regulations. From Cuba travel openings by presidents Carter, Clinton, and Obama to clawbacks under G.W. Bush and brutal clampdowns by Trump, we’ve kept Americans informed. What can we expect from the Biden-Harris administration?
Joe and Kamala both pledge they’ll swiftly undo four years of Trump imposed Cuba travel restrictions, increase US Embassy staff levels in Havana, and allow greater economic engagement between the States and Cuba. What does this mean for US tourists?
Beginning in February 2021, Americans will be able to visit Cuba with the same ease as traveling to Mexico or Canada. Sadly, leisure stays on Cuba’s gorgeous sun-drenched beaches will remain off-limits. Beyond that, anything goes.
Cuba has contained COVID-19 and follows World Health Organization and United Nations World Travel Organization protocols to prevent the virus’s spread. Tourism has reopened in Cuba. Visitors from many countries are enjoying the island’s natural and cultural delights.
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 and difficult, he couldn’t make them illegal. The US Constitution prevented him from doing so.
Meaningful Cuba travel options remain available until Biden fulfills his campaign promise to remove Trump’s travel restraints. The longstanding twelve categories of authorized Cuba travel remain 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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