US Citizen/Ecuadorian resident traveling to Cuba
We are US citizens holding Ecuadorian residency cards living permanently in Ecuador. We want to travel to Columbia first then Cuba. Can we do this? Or do we have to travel to Cuba only from Ecuador?
Best Answer
You can fly to Cuba via any airport with service to Cuba.
The restrictions on Americans is in regard to what you do once you are there. US citizens are limited to 12 specific travel reasons, many related to family and business, but as few, such as supporting the Cuba people, Humanitarian, Education are being used as "tours". The most common being a "People to People" tour, an itinerary with some cultural or educational exchange component.
The fact that you are permanent Ecuadorian residents does not relieve you of this, as you still travel under US Passports. And most tour operators in Cuba are aware of and abide by those rules, as they want to benefit from a new potentially huge market.
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Can a US citizen legally travel to Cuba?
Yes, Americans can travel to Cuba \u2014 there are multiple ways to do so. You can visit Cuba in a completely legal way, obtaining a visa in advance, or you can do what many Americans do \u2014 simply book a flight from another country, like Mexico. Read on for the ways to visit Cuba legally when you hold a US passport.Can a US citizen go to Cuba without a visa?
Do I need a visa to travel to Cuba? The Cuban government requires all citizens traveling to Cuba to obtain a Cuban visa prior to their arrival into Cuba. A Cuban visa is also known as a "tourist card.\u201d The Cuban visa is valid for a single entry and allows the holder to stay in Cuba for 30 days.What are the requirements for US citizens to travel to Cuba?
Here's a simplified list of Cuban entry requirements:- Return Travel Documents.
- Valid Cuban Tourist Card/Visa.
- Certification of Travel Form.
- Valid Passport\u2014valid for at least the duration of your trip.
- Evidence of Sufficient Funds for Minimum Financial Needs.
- Proof of Travel Medical Insurance.
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