Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Travel to Cuba Now!
New Regulations for Travel to Cuba Arranged by Travel Agencies.
No. A general license authorizes persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, including travel agents and tour group operators, to provide travel services in connection with authorized travel without the need for specific licenses from OFAC. For a complete description of what this general license authorizes and the restrictions that apply, see 31 CFR § 515.572(a)(1). In accordance with NSPM-5, OFAC amended this general license to exclude from the authorization certain direct financial transactions with entities and subentities identified on the State Department’s Cuba Restricted List. Also, effective September 24, 2020, OFAC amended this general license to exclude from the authorization lodging, paying for lodging, or making any reservation for or on behalf of a third party to lodge, at any property in Cuba on the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List to the extent prohibited by § 515.210. For a complete description of the scope of this prohibition, see 31 CFR § 515.210. The provision of services related to travel for tourist activities or other unauthorized travel to Cuba remains prohibited.
OFAC Hotel Accomodations
Current Air Carriers to Cuba & Cost of Cuban Visa.
American Airlines $85.00
Aero Mexico $25
Copa Airlines $25
Jet Blue $50
South West $50
**This is an approximate cost and can change without notice. Visas are purchased at the airport upon departure. If traveling on Aero Mexico or Copa, the Visa is purchased at your departure gate to Havana.
Embargo on Cuba Gift Items effective 2019.
Unfortuantely US Citizens can no longer bring in Cuban Cigars and Liquor on their person or in luggage to the USA.
Support of the Cuban People
Tourism in Cuba is prohibited. We coordinate recognized activities on a daily basis. Community based activities can include the arts, culture and history of the people of Cuba. Other opportunities will focus on education/literary, green medicine, holistic farming, and health.
How is the air carrier notified of my intention to travel to Cuba?
Kola Nut Travel creates an electronic document within our GDS system that in turn notifies the carrier. A Cuba Travel Certification Document is taken to the airport on the day of departure. It is not unusual for an air carrier to request a form of their own to be completed upon arrival to the airport.
Airline Health Coverage vs Travel Protection Coverage?
US carriers offer complementary medical coverage with each airline ticket purchased. The dollar amount of this coverage is approximately $300. This coverage meets the Cuban Government requirement for medical coverage.
Travel protection insurance covers the entire amount of your trip, flight delays, lost luggage, trip interruption, emergency evacuation, full medical coverage and much more. We strongly recommend the purchasing of travel insurance to protect your trip. Travel Insurance for additional information.
Why are payments nonrefundable at the time of payment?
Non-refundable deposits and payments are often times required by the ground operator. When the funds are wired to an international destination, they are refundable. This is why it is important to protect all your funds (deposits & payments)with full coverage travel insurance.
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