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From: Dave Rodgers To: "jeffrey E." <jeevacation@gmail.com> Subject: Re: VISA for Cuba Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2017 23:22:28 +0000 I will ask them that question. Not sure if they would have to contact the State Department. I will ask when was the last plane they handled in Cuba. On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 7:17 PM, jeffity E. <jeevacation@gmail.cotn> wrote: i can get a visa , can we take the plane in!? On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 1:16 AM, Dave Rodgers < > wrote: This is Universal's response about the VISA for Cuba. "We also cannot assist with Cuban Visas, They need to be obtained on your side." I asked them a second time for more information about the Cuban VISA, but no response yet. After looking at the Travel.State.Gov website, here are some of the highlights: 1. Tourist travel to Cuba remains prohibited. You must obtain a license from the Department of Treasury 2. CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: U.S. credit and debit cards do not work in Cuba. Bring cash to cover your stay. The Cuban government requires that travelers declare cash amounts over 5,000 USD. Travelers should note that the Government of Cuba charges a 10 percent fee for all U.S. dollar cash conversions; this does not apply to electronic transactions or cash conversions in other currencies. 3. CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: The export of Cuban convertible pesos (CUC) is strictly prohibited, regardless of the amount. Travelers may only export the equivalent of 5,000 USD in any currency other than the Cuban convertible pesos (CUC). Anyone wishing to export more than this amount must demonstrate evidence that the currency was acquired legitimately from a Cuban bank. 4. Travel to Cuba is regulated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Anyone located in the United States, regardless of citizenship and nationality, must comply with these regulations. Individuals seeking to travel to Cuba are not required to obtain licenses from OFAC if their travel is covered by a general license. If travel is not covered by a general license, you must seek OFAC authorization in the form of a specific license. Travelers who fail to comply with regulations may face penalties and criminal prosecution. See the Department of Treasury webpage. For travel-specific questions, please see 31 C.F.R. 515.560 and OFAC's Frequently Asked Questions . 5. Cuban Requirements for Authorized Travelers: Attempts to enter or exit Cuba illegally, or to aid the irregular exit of Cuban nationals or other persons, are prohibited and punishable by jail. Entering Cuban territory, territorial waters or airspace without prior authorization from the Cuban government may result in arrest. Immigration violators are subject to prison terms ranging from four years to 30 years. 6. Civilian Aircraft Travel: The Cuban Air Force shot down two U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in international airspace in 1996. As a result of this action, the President of the United States and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an "Emergency Cease and Desist Order and EFTA01041458  Statement of Policy," which allows for vigorous enforcement action against U.S.-registered aircraft that violate Cuban airspace. For additional information on restrictions on aircraft flying between the United States and Cuba, see the FAA's website . Here is the link to the Travel.State.Gov website: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/cuba.html please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of JEE Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved EFTA01041459