License valid for American citizens who have relatives residing in Cuba (Cuban natural or not). It is worth clarifying that this family member must have a consanguineous relationship, marriage or adoption and is not more than three generations or a common ancestor with that person. For example, it is valid to visit a second cousin because: it is related to blood and shares a common ancestor with no more than three generations of difference. However, you cannot use this license to visit your sister-in-law because she is not consanguineous, married, or adopted.

This type of license applies to employees, dealers or contractors of the US government. UU., Other foreign governments or intergovernmental organizations, where the USA. UU. They can be members or observers, who travel to Cuba to conduct official business. This license cannot be requested as a group if only some of the members qualify. Travelers must qualify for the license individually. An example would be if the United Nations holds a meeting in Cuba, participating US government employees will use this license, since the United States assists as members of the United Nations.

The journalistic activity license authorizes full-time journalists, independent journalists and technical or support staff to travel to Cuba. This license must also be qualified individually. A group cannot use this license when only certain individuals qualify. An example would be if an independent journalist wishes to travel to Cuba to cover the next Caribbean Festival in Santiago de Cuba; provided that you present a complete agenda of activities to be carried out during your stay on the island and that it does not include any of the establishments restricted by the US government. UU.

This type of license is suitable for those who are engaged in professional research or professional meetings in Cuba related to their area of ​​expertise, professional experience or profession. This license also excludes the authorization of direct financial transactions with restricted entities and secondary entities (www.treasury.gov). An example to travel under this license is an American archaeologist who wishes to study the archaeological site “El Chorro de Maíta” located in Holguin, eastern province of Cuba

This license is for professors, staff and students of academic institutions and high schools in the United States, study abroad programs, academic exchanges and joint non-commercial academic research between the universities of the United States and Cuba. An example would be if a US university. UU. As part of its study program, it offers a course on topics related to Cuba, its history, culture, architecture, etc. and part of the study program is carried out in Cuba.

This license would be for citizens, members and staff of religious organizations based in the USA. UU. who wish to travel to Cuba for religious reasons, with a religious program or who participate in activities of that nature. An example of this would be if you are a devotee of the Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre and wish to pay tribute to her Shrine located in the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba.

This general license is valid for those who wish to participate in competitions of international amateur or semi-professional sports federations and other athletic competitions. An example would be if you want to participate in the annual Marabana tournament as a runner. This license is also valid for those who wish to attend or participate in public shows, clinics, workshops and exhibitions in Cuba. For example, the International Jazz Festival or the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema.

This is the least restrictive and most popular license. It focuses on the traveler fulfilling an itinerary that includes approximately 6 hours a day of activities that support individuals and organizations of the private business sector and thus support their economy. For example, the use of private taxis, staying in rental houses or private hostels, eating in private restaurants, buying souvenirs from private artisans, hiring a private photographer. Daily agendas must include activities that prioritize contact with the Cuban people and contribute to their direct economy.

This license is valid for US citizens who wish to travel to Cuba to provide their help and help in cases of disaster, need for medical assistance, historical preservation and any other event that requires humanitarian aid. An example of a trip under a humanitarian project would be to volunteer to travel to Cuba with an established organization based in the United States to provide assistance in the event of a natural disaster (hurricane, tornado, earthquake)

This license is valid for important activities and transactions for private foundations, research and educational institutes. For example, an American university needs to set up a laboratory to investigate the impact of climate change on the barriers of corals in the Western Caribbean. Under this license, this organization can carry out financial transactions to establish a physical presence in Cuba and the research carried out must be for non-commercial purposes and mainly with a focus on international relations.

This license is valid for activities related to the export, import or transmission of information related to travel to Cuba. This license includes filming movies, creating art and recording music on the island. The person using this license must have a full-time job and have experience in the field related to the reason for their trip. An example of this license would be the filming in Cuba of scenes from a North American production movie.