FloridaGeordie

I am a dual citizen, UK and USA. What would happen if I drove to Canada to visit family, and then used my UK passport to fly to Cuba for a couple of weeks, then returned to Canada with UK passport. Then drove back home to the USA?
Would this work?

Scouse Express

Why don't you just go from Tampa?

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story...storyid=204664


Jim.

ian-mstm

Yes, it'll work... right up until someone discovers (probably by linking your passport number) that you're also a US citizen. At that point, the whole plan will blow up in your face. But hey, if you're willing to take the risk... go for it.

Ian

ian-mstm

I think only Cubans can take advantage of this... not US citizens.

Ian

Scouse Express

Yes, at a second glance, I concur. Apparently, it looks as though it could open up a can of worms travelling to Cuba.


Jim.

AmerLisa

http://www.npr.org/2012/02/06/146474...ions-are-eased

kimilseung

Before things were eased, I think the advised route was via Mexico.
(No reporting of passengers to US and stamps on paper)

Mr Weeze

You do realise they are socialist there, yes?

Manc

why would you risk it?

kimilseung

I don't think it has ever been illegal for Americans to travel to Cuba, what was illegal was spending money (in fact I think it is only money earned in the US that is restricted), you just need to pack a big bag of sandwiches.

Is there a risk, if one does not jump up and down about it? No credit card transactions etc.

holly_1948

If you don't have Cuban family connections then about the only way for an ordinary working stiff American (someone who has no strongly political influence) to visit Cuba is to be invited by a Cuban organization (University, teaching hospital, scientific body or whatever) to come to hold academic, literary or research discussions or similar. The visit can be quite light on the "academic" part and heavy on the vacation part. This really only works for people who are either fluent in Spanish or have robust educational connections (work as a college professor or something). But people do it all the time.

To research this topic further see
http://www.commongroundtravel.com/

MarylandNed

It's been done many times so, yes, it *can* work. Whether or not it *will* work for you cannot be predicted. When Canadian and US immigration officers ask about the reason for your trip to Canada, are you prepared to lie to them? Also, there are penalties for USC's who travel to Cuba without permission. Are you prepared to risk financial penalties and criminal prosecution?

You might want to read about the "Secure Flight" program. Your information can be collected by US authorities even if your flight is just travelling over the US (e.g. a flight between Cuba and Canada). Also think about how you would deal with an emergency landing in the US!

http://www.tsa.gov/content/frequentl...-secure-flight

What information is collected by Secure Flight?
TSA collects the following information, known as Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD), for flights into, out of, within, and over the continental United States:

Full Name (as it appears on the government-issued identification [ID] the passenger plans to use when traveling)
Date of birth
Gender
Redress Number (if applicable)