Frequently Asked Questions

716 … Travel onboard a vessel in Cuba is permitted for authorized travel. … Are authorized U.S. travelers permitted to travel onboard vessels in Cuba to meet their transportation needs within Cuba? …

717 … There is no specific dollar limit on authorized expenses; however, in accordance with National Security Presidential Memorandum-5 on Strengthening the Policy of the United States Toward Cuba, OFAC amended the Cuban Assets Control Regulations to restrict persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction… Read more

718 … A non-U.S. person (i.e., not a U.S. citizen or resident) arriving in the United States is authorized to import Cuban-origin merchandise as accompanied baggage provided the merchandise is not in commercial quantities, is not imported for resale, and does not include Cuban-origin alcohol or… Read more

719 … Persons authorized to travel to Cuba may purchase alcohol and tobacco products while in Cuba for personal consumption in Cuba. Please note that effective September 24, 2020, authorized travelers may no longer return to the United States with alcohol and/or tobacco products acquired in Cuba as… Read more

720 … Persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction may purchase or acquire Cuban-origin merchandise, including alcohol and tobacco products, while in a third country for personal consumption outside the United States. Please note that effective September 24, 2020, authorized travelers may no longer import… Read more

721 … Yes, a person subject to U.S. jurisdiction engaging in authorized travel-related transactions may travel to Cuba from a third country or to a third country from Cuba. Persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction traveling to and from Cuba via a third country may only do so if their travel-related… Read more

505 … No. The designation of an official of the Government of Venezuela does not mean that the government itself is also blocked. The prohibitions apply to transactions or dealings only with the individuals and entities whose property and interests in property are blocked. However, U.S. persons… Read more

507 … Yes, but prohibitions on dealing in new debt vary based on whether the entity involved is a PdVSA entity or another part of the Government of Venezuela. Subsection 1 (a)(i) of E.O. 13808 prohibits engaging in transactions related to, providing financing for, or otherwise dealing in debt if (1… Read more

508 … No. E.O. 13808 , as amended by E.O. 13857 , does not authorize the blocking of property. E.O. 13808, however, should be read in conjunction with other Venezuela-related authorities, such as the E.O. 13884 , which blocks the Government of Venezuela, and E.O. 13850, as amended, under which… Read more

509 … General License 1, which expired on September 25, 2017, provided a wind-down period with respect to contracts and other agreements that were in effect prior to August 25, 2017. That general license provided 30 days in which to conduct all transactions and activities otherwise prohibited by… Read more