Hello Ryan,

Here are some things that you need to make sure that you take care of:

1) Be certain that you qualify for on of the 12 General Licenses as outlined by the US Government. You must keep adequate documentation of your trip and activities in the event that the US Government were to question your trip

2) Make sure that if your aircraft is financed, the finance company has no restrictions on travel to Cuba

3) Make sure that your insurance policy covers you in Cuba.

4) Comply with FAR 91.709

5) Plan your trip so that you are not on the island for more than 7 days

6) Plan your fuel accordingly. There are only 2 airports with AVGAS, Havana and Varadero

7) Obtain a Tourist VISA from a Cuban consulate or Embassy prior to arriving in Cuba

8) Obtain a Landing Permit from the Cuban Civil Aviation authorities prior to filing your flight plan. The cost of the permit is minimal and under certain instances is free. You must make your first landing and last takeoff from an Airport Of Entry (AOE) and not visit more than 2 airports within Cuba

9) File your Departure USA eAPIS as required by USA regulations

10) File your Cuban ARRIVAL APIS and verify receipt of transmission and approval

11) File your IFR Flight Plan

12) You will need to convert USD to Cuban CUC's for paying fees and services.

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