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How restrictive are
the new rules?
Cape
Cod Times, September
27, 2004.
If you're hoping to fly to Cuba, here's
what you need to know.
Q: When did the stricter travel restrictions
to Cuba take effect?
A: June 20, 2004.
Q: Who can visit?
A: Cuban-Americans can now legally travel
to Cuba once every three years rather than
annually. It is difficult for non-Cubans
to travel to Cuba from the United States,
although many do visit illegally by way
of third countries. About 150,000 people
are estimated to travel to Cuba from the
United States each year.
Q: How long can visitors stay?
A.: Visits are limited primarily to immediate
family members of Cuba residents and can
last no longer than two weeks.
Q: Do the new restrictions affect students?
A: College students are prohibited from
visiting Cuba to take courses lasting less
than 10 weeks. Travel by high school students
is off-limits completely.
Q: How much money can a visitor spend while
in Cuba?
A: U.S. citizens can spend only $50 a day
for living expenses, plus up to an additional
$50 per trip to pay for transportation.
Previously, the spending limit was $167
plus $50 for transportation expenses.
Q: What can a traveler buy in Cuba?
A: No merchandise, other than informational
materials, may be purchased and brought
back to the United States.
Q: What gifts can be sent to Cubans?
A: Items that can be sent include food,
medical supplies, radios and batteries.
Only families with direct ties to Cuban
citizens may send packages, and even then
only to relatives.
Sources: The Associated Press, www.msnbc.com,
www.usinfo.state.gov, www.cnn.com
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© 2004 Cape Cod Times. All rights reserved.
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