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. Visa are purchased at the airport upon departure. If traveling on Aero Mexico or Panama, the Visa is purchased at your departure gate in each prospective city.
Embargo on Cuba Gift Items effective 2019.
Unfortunately these items are prohibited from leaving leaving Cuba - Cuban Cigars and Cuban Liquor.
Support of the Cuban People
Actual Tourism is prohibited. In accordance with the mandated travel requirements in, your trip will included recognized activities on a daily basis. Community based activities, learning about the arts, culture and the people of Cuba will be included in all itineraries. Your travel program will include transportation from the airport and throughout your scheduled activities, hotel accommodations, most meals, and entrance fees.
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 and covers very little if there is an emergency. 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.
Why are payments nonrefundable at the time of payment?
There are times when nonrefundable airline tickets must be secured immediately, there are also times when funds are wired to Cuba to secure your accommodations and/or tour program. Once funds leave our office they become nonrefundable. This is why travel protection coverage is so important.
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