OFAC declaration for travelling to Cuba from US
I will be travelling from New-York to Cuba as my flight back to Europe is from Havana. I will buy the tourist card from the US airlines I am traveling with but I need to select one option in OFAC form out of 12 options. What should I select? I will be in Havana for tourism for three days before as it seems tourism or transiting is not an option.
Best Answer
Note: It appears that recent US rule changes have made these OFAC declarations applicable to anyone transiting through a US airport whether they are a US citizen/resident or not. Thus it appears that the US won't permit anyone to travel from the US to Cuba for tourism. The original answer was:
For those of you playing along at home, here is a copy of the Cuba travel declaration.
You don't select one of the 12 options for US citizens/residents.
You should instead select: I am not a citizen or resident of the United States.
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Do I need an OFAC license to travel to Cuba?
Travel to Cuba for tourist activities remains prohibited by statute. However, OFAC has issued general licenses for 12 categories of travel. Individuals are not required to obtain licenses from OFAC if their travel is covered by a general license.What documents do I need to travel to Cuba from the US?
Legal Cuba travel essentials for US citizens and residents- American visitors to Cuba require a valid passport.
- Cuba visitors require an entry visa. ...
- US credit and debit cards don't work in Cuba. ...
- US regulations require Americans to retain records of island activities and related expenses for five years.
Can I travel to Cuba from USA right now?
It's perfectly legal for Americans to travel to Cuba, except for explicit tourism purposes. However, you will need to meet some requirements. Specifically, you need a Cuban Tourist Card (a.k.a Cuban Visa), travel insurance, and a self-certification under one of the 12 travel categories of authorized travel to Cuba.Is Cuba an OFAC sanctioned country?
Currently, sanctioned countries include the Balkans, Belarus, Burma, Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and Zimbabwe.How to travel to Cuba as an American Citizen 2020
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Answer 2
As stated in the answer to this later question Travel from the US to Cancun with a layover in Cuba as an European citizen Cuba travel restrictions apply not only to citizens and residents but to anyone within the US.
The change took effect from June 5, 2019. https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/destination/international/cuba.aspx
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