Cuba Dreams

[Emancipation 2]

Hee hee.. (Hubby says I'm stirring the perverbial pot here).

Hubby & I were snooping around on the US Passport pages (he needs to get one), and I was asking.. under what conditions could a US citizen go to Cuba, so we looked it up, AND in the process learned that a permanent resident of the US is not allowed to go to Cuba.. (that will hopefully be me in a few short/long months).

I've been teasing him all day about my permanent residency meaning I have to give up my Cuba Dreams.. and Havana for that matter..

Hee hee..

Anything else I gotta give up for the love of my life??????

*DISCLAIMER* I AM TOTALLY JOKING WITH THIS POST..

[Flames9_RN 358]

Many Americans goto Cuba for holidays. I belive they dont exit directluy from the USA to Cuba, but first goto another country first, then goto Cuba.

[Jersey Girl 2]

Two words: Puerto Rico!

[Emancipation 2]

Many Americans goto Cuba for holidays. I belive they dont exit directluy from the USA to Cuba, but first goto another country first, then goto Cuba.

Ahhhh... and that's what we were saying until we read this on the Department of State site... which states pretty clearly that'd be illegal - no cigars for you!! tee hee:)

"The Regulations require that persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction be licensed to engage in any travel-related transactions related to travel to, from, and within Cuba. Transactions related to tourist travel are not licensable. This restriction includes tourist travel to Cuba from or through a third country such as Mexico or Canada. U.S. law enforcement authorities have increased enforcement of these regulations at U.S. airports and pre-clearance facilities in third countries. Travelers who fail to comply with Department of Treasury regulations will face civil penalties and criminal prosecution upon return to the United States."

Edited February 19, 2007 by Emancipation

[Caladan 19]

Oh, how funny. C. and I were just talking about this, as his brother and his fiancée recently returned from a trip to Cuba and were telling him enthusiastically that he should take me on a trip there.

"She can't go there. She's American."

"Why?"

"Because they're still stubborn over the 60s."

[MissStacey 1]

Many Americans goto Cuba for holidays. I belive they dont exit directluy from the USA to Cuba, but first goto another country first, then goto Cuba.

Ahhhh... and that's what we were saying until we read this on the Department of State site... which states pretty clearly that'd be illegal - no cigars for you!! tee hee:)

"The Regulations require that persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction be licensed to engage in any travel-related transactions related to travel to, from, and within Cuba. Transactions related to tourist travel are not licensable. This restriction includes tourist travel to Cuba from or through a third country such as Mexico or Canada. U.S. law enforcement authorities have increased enforcement of these regulations at U.S. airports and pre-clearance facilities in third countries. Travelers who fail to comply with Department of Treasury regulations will face civil penalties and criminal prosecution upon return to the United States."

Good to know. I always thought that if a US Citizen flew from another Country, it was ok.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Yes, it is illegal for Yanks to do it, but many do, they just goto another country first, then to cuba.

[MissStacey 1]

I also read that they will ask Cuban Customs not to stamp their passports.

I've been to Cuba once. The beaches were nice, the History is great. I found it a very sad place though. Not many happy people there.

[misa 2]

When my husband was here visiting he commented about the huge "VISIT CUBA!" billboards along the highway.

Emancipation, it's funny you brought this up because I was just talking to someone about it today thinking it was okay if you just went through a 3rd country.

[DeadPoolX 9]

From what I understand, it is not illegal for Americans to travel to Cuba; there is a ban on U.S. citizens spending money in Cuba though. However, just WHO in America can travel to Cuba is severely limited by the U.S. government. As far as I know, that's limited to the following: Journalists, official Congressional visits, persons engaged in educational purposes, and family visits by Cuban-Americans. In all cases, there are specific limits on on the transport of money and goods, as well as the frequency of visits (that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone here). There are also limits on what may be brought back from Cuba as well.

When the U.S. government gives the "okay" to travel to Cuba, the ban on spending money in Cuba is temporarily lifted for the duration of the trip. I'm sure, however, that USCIS will be interested in how much was spent though, and probably look over what was bought.

So while it is not technically illegal for Americans to visit Cuba, the "allowed" list is pretty narrow. The "average American" could probably not visit Cuba whenever he or she wanted to for whatever reason. He or she would most likely have to be of a certain profession or within a Cuban-American family (and be able to prove that as well). Regardless, I am betting there are many hoops to jump through and in many cases, it's probably not worth the aggrevation if you're an American.

If I am wrong about this information, then please correct me. However, I have looked this up in several places and therefore, I believe this to be accurate.

[Flames9_RN 358]

My mother in law was suppose to goto Cuba this Spring on some kind of humanitarian mission. I belive her stating that she was goin gto have to get some kind of visa to go over. But the mission was cancelled.

[Mephys 2]

Hee hee.. (Hubby says I'm stirring the perverbial pot here).

Hubby & I were snooping around on the US Passport pages (he needs to get one), and I was asking.. under what conditions could a US citizen go to Cuba, so we looked it up, AND in the process learned that a permanent resident of the US is not allowed to go to Cuba.. (that will hopefully be me in a few short/long months).

I've been teasing him all day about my permanent residency meaning I have to give up my Cuba Dreams.. and Havana for that matter..

Hee hee..

Anything else I gotta give up for the love of my life??????

*DISCLAIMER* I AM TOTALLY JOKING WITH THIS POST..

Just funny that you brought this up. When we started dating me and him we had a talk about travelling and I told him my dream was to go to Cuba once in my life...And all the rest is pretty much a copy and past of the above!!

Just I was so naive at that time I had never heard about that thing between USA and Cuba and didnt know americans couldnt go there.....ROFL

Oh well, Riviera Maya in Mexico...Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Morroco, just give me a beach and Ill be happy with my baby by my side

Mephys

[Emancipation 2]

Hubby & I did come up with something that I CAN do now, that I couldn't do in Canada..

That would be carry pepper spray!! YEAH!!! That's something that I always wanted to have in my purse!! tee hee..

Apparently according to Wikipedia, it is legal in a bunch of states, where in Canada it's on the prohibitive weapon list GO USA!!

LOL!! Man.. I'm having too much fun on the eve of submitting my AOS

[Flames9_RN 358]

Yes, one can carry pepper spray in some places, not reccommended to be carried in Govt offices, lol

[Mephys 2]

That would be carry pepper spray!! YEAH!!! That's something that I always wanted to have in my purse!! tee hee..

Me wanna! Where do you get one ?