Visiting cuba

[Mina90 134]

43 minutes ago, Orangesapples said:

Wow, I understand this is the law but it's so unbelievably stupid

Given their history, US and Cuban relationship has been a strained one. US doesn't appreciate their dollars going into Cuban military pockets. Also, holding grudges is a part of politics. This is why travel to Cuba can be "iffy". 

 

https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2886.htm

[Orangesapples 1,954]

7 minutes ago, Mina90 said:

Given their history, US and Cuban relationship has been a strained one. US doesn't appreciate their dollars going into Cuban military pockets. Also, holding grudges is a part of politics. This is why travel to Cuba can be "iffy". 

 

https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2886.htm

The US has a strained relationship with many countries. I haven't heard of the US banning its citizens from going to Russia or North Korea on vacation. 

[Mina90 134]

2 minutes ago, Orangesapples said:

The US has a strained relationship with many countries. I haven't heard of the US banning its citizens from going to Russia or North Korea on vacation. 

You must not know much history between all these countries and Cuba. 

 

Cuba is different because when the Spanish-American war ended, Spain (who was in control of Cuba at that time) signed over its territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, and Cuba) to the US (so it is actually a US territory, Russia and NK is not). Then, the Cuban Revolution happened and came Castro who overthrew the government. He seized a lot of private companies and land including many belonging to US corporations and taxed US products heavily and so on and so forth.

 

Just a brief summary, but lots happened and so the grudge continues with Cuba.

[Orangesapples 1,954]

56 minutes ago, Mina90 said:

You must not know much history between all these countries and Cuba. 

 

Cuba is different because when the Spanish-American war ended, Spain (who was in control of Cuba at that time) signed over its territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, and Cuba) to the US (so it is actually a US territory, Russia and NK is not). Then, the Cuban Revolution happened and came Castro who overthrew the government. He seized a lot of private companies and land including many belonging to US corporations and taxed US products heavily and so on and so forth.

 

Just a brief summary, but lots happened and so the grudge continues with Cuba.

So what? Why should regular American citizens not go on vacation there? 

[cyclone27 710]

http://www.visitcuba.com/travel-guide/travel-tips/special-note-to-usa-travellers/

 

Sums it up nicely.

[Barry Krebs 13]

I've been to Cuba but that was before I immigrated to the US.  Short of one being born here (they can't remove you in this case but the US government can make things difficult for you), I think you might be putting your future in America in grave jeopardy if you go.  It is one  thing if you have not submitted paperwork to the US government  of your intention to live here, it is another if you already have. 

 

Don't do it.    

[cyclone27 710]

Problem isn’t traveling there but spending money.  

 

Anyways one of the few spots a US resident can’t go without the permit. 

[mcdull 474]

21 hours ago, Isabella_NZ said:

How so? 

What is your reason for travelling to Cuba? As a US person, you cannot travel to Cuba as a tourist. There are broad exceptions though.

 

You may not agree with the ban but it does exist. 

[Boiler 45,913]

One of those weird American things, I never visited Cuba but know a lot of people who did, holiday or business.

 

Since I have been here I know quite a few Muricans who have, seem to remember you had to do the 'Cultural' thing or enter through Mexico.

Edited May 21, 2018 by Boiler

[cyclone27 710]

Yeah also a weird touch down alternate spot then take off again to hit Cuba. No passport stamp by Cubans to avoid US issues.

 

I’d love to go there but other than being stuck in the 1950s it’s like most every other island in the Caribbean.

[Mina90 134]

10 hours ago, Orangesapples said:

So what? Why should regular American citizens not go on vacation there? 

I'm not a lawmaker, so your attitude is misplaced. 

Cyclone27 gave a good link, so I'll post it for you again. http://www.visitcuba.com/travel-guide/travel-tips/special-note-to-usa-travellers/

From basic understanding, its mostly about the US money being spent there that is what the gov't doesn't want. 

 

It's simple, you live in a country, you follow their rules. 

[Orangesapples 1,954]

2 hours ago, Mina90 said:

I'm not a lawmaker, so your attitude is misplaced. 

Cyclone27 gave a good link, so I'll post it for you again. http://www.visitcuba.com/travel-guide/travel-tips/special-note-to-usa-travellers/

From basic understanding, its mostly about the US money being spent there that is what the gov't doesn't want. 

 

It's simple, you live in a country, you follow their rules. 

But it's OK for a US citizen to spend their money in North Korea? 

 

I get it, it's a rule, but it's a stupid one. I hope you can agree with that 

[cyclone27 710]

Actually travel to NK is banned for US residents. 

[Orangesapples 1,954]

49 minutes ago, cyclone27 said:

Actually travel to NK is banned for US residents. 

Is it? Many people do visit 

[Jojo92122 1,924]

7 minutes ago, Orangesapples said:

Is it? Many people do visit 

Things change.  https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-usa-travel-idUSKBN1AI2H5