Humanitarian travel to Cuba is one of the areas which the U.S. Government offers permits and visas. Americans planning on traveling to Cuba for a humanitarian purpose must file for a specific license in advance of the excursion.
Humanitarian groups can legally make multiple trips to the island country for extended visits. Multiple trip licenses are available for qualifying organizations and individuals to aid Cuban citizens.
To apply for a license a letter must be submitted to the Foreign Assets Control Division of the United States Treasury. The letter should document the individual's or organization's credentials, as well as a detailed itinerary of the planned activities and locations related to the aid project in Cuba.
In addition to a specific humanitarian travel license, a valid passport is also required before embarking on a trip to Cuban. Attempting to help Cuban citizens to leave the country without permission will result in a lengthy stay in a Cuban prison.
Individuals seeking to participate in humanitarian travel to the island of Cuba can join in excursions planned by a multitude of approved agencies. Services provided by humanitarian travel groups commonly include assistance with visa and license requirements, discounted flight fare and hotel accommodations. The Red Cross is one of the primary humanitarian groups regularly offering Cuban aid.
