Is it illegal to travel to cuba if you are a US citizen?

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Qbanmommyof2

Depends. Current travel retrictions allow US Citz to travel to Cuba to see immedaiet family members, for religious purposes, and for education. Regardless of how you go, you need to request permission from the US Dept of Treasury to travel. If you travel to visit family, you are allowed to go one every 3 yrs. For any other purpose listed above, you may travel as often as you are granted permission. Keep in mind however that these travel restrictions change from administration to administration so Obama will most probably change a few things around.

el loco

I believe it is.

Why somebody would want to go to the oldest comunist dictatorship in the world ?

To ?:
You have ALL my support. It is CRIMINAL that fidel tells us what to do with our lives.
Not only that. He also tells us how to do it and when

But it is not stupid. It is criminal !

Ludd Zarko

It is.

And is forbidden for us Cubans to get out of our country without authorization, if somebody wants to know

Yes, fidel tells us what to do with our lives. You are absolutely right !

David G

Due to the trade embargo we have on cuba, yes it is illegal to travel there. And with the way they feel about americans, it's pretty stupid to. If you go there your going to spend money there. So it is illegal by the letter of the law.

mj1112

yes...if you believe that someone else can tell you what to do with you life....seem like a LOT of people are that stupid!!

Charlie

Not without the proper license. See site below.

retiredroadie

Do you people ever LOOK IN THE ARCHIVES? This question has been asked about 2000 TIMES THIS YEAR.. and the answer HAS NOT CHANGED.

Is it illegal... YES
Can you still go there... YES and if you would just read the ARCHIVES on this question, you would FIND OUT HOW TO DO IT.

ConcernedCitizen

Yes, unless you're a journalist or other professional who qualifies for a special license.

george 2

yes

Tropicales

Technically, no it is not illegal to TRAVEL to Cuba. What is illegal is spending money in Cuba...that's why the US embargo placed on Cuba -- to not have business trades with Cuba unless you have a specific travel licence. With the travel licence one would be able to spend money in Cuba without 'concern'. That's the real reason.

Many US residents actually travel to Cuba via 3rd country (i.e. Mexico, Canada, DR, etc..) without any trouble. (But Mexico might be a preferrable route for some because, unlike Canada and the Bahamas, a traveller leaving from Mexico does not pre-clear US Customs and Immigration. You will not clear Customs/Immigration until you arrive back in the US. In Canada and the Bahamas you will go through US Customs and Immigration at the airport in Toronto, Montreal or Nassau.)
Cuba does not stamp passports. As long as you come back into the US without any Cuban papertrails, there should be no nothing to be concerned about.

The chances of getting fined are extremely nil....and now it seems that if anyone does get fined, it's as low as $1000.

If you get to see Cuba, it would be an experience for sure. And you'll want to go back again.

http://cubatravelusa.com/
http://cubatravelusa.com/FAQ.htm
http://cubatravelusa.com/Travel_Tips.htm

http://www.cuba-junky.com/cuba/vamos_UStravelinfo.htm

Adum

yea $7,500 fine for doing it.

Alex

Yes, you need a permit. Many people fly out of canada to cuba, but if any problem occurs when you are america will not come and help you. It's still illegal to do that though.

taigboland

also cheap easy flights from cancun or caracas. The cubans will not stamp your passport and there's little chance of trouble. go! and enjoy!

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