Yes, Americans Can Travel to Cuba in 2023. Here's How
By Bailey Berg, Sarah Buder • April 10, 2023
From the types of travel that are authorized to what Cuban Tourist Cards are and who needs them, here’s what you need to know about visiting Cuba.
Havana, Cuba’s capital city, is known for its vintage cars and old architecture.Photo by Spencer Everett/Unsplash
In the wake of several trying and complicated years for Cuba involving devastating hurricanes, pandemic-era travel restrictions, ever-changing U.S. State Department-issued travel advisories, and continually updated trade and tourism regulations, it’s not surprising that many Americans might be confused about whether and how U.S. travelers can legally visit Cuba.
As of early 2023, the short answer is: Yes, you can travel to Cuba as a U.S. citizen. There are, however, some hoops you’ll need to jump through, because (technically speaking) travel to Cuba with the express intention of purely vacationing isn’t allowed.
For U.S. citizens interested in planning a trip to Cuba, here’s what you need to know before you go.
Can you travel to Cuba?
Regulations for travel between the United States and Cuba tend to change with each presidential administration. The island nation became more open during the Carter, Clinton, and Obama years and more closed off during the G.W. Bush and Trump years.
More:
https://www.afar.com/magazine/everything-americans-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-cuba
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