Travel from Cuba

What is an entry visa?

• Official documentation that you are allowed to travel to another country

• Paperwork needed to board an airplane.

What is an exit visa?

• Official documentation required by a country before you can leave the country.

• Paperwork that you need to get off of an airplane before entering a new country.

Prior to 2013, Cuban citizens needed ... to leave Cuba.

• an exit visa

• to bribe government officials

• an exit visa and a letter of invitation

• a passport and a travel visa

A letter of invitation was a letter ...

• from a foreign country stating all travel paperwork was completed.

• from a foreign institution or individual stating the purpose of travel

After 2013, Cubans need ... to travel abroad.

• a passport

• letters of reference from the destination

• a passport and an entry visa for destination

• a valid plane ticket and a passport

After 2013, how long can Cubans remain abroad before having to request an extention?

• Up to 30 days

• Up to 1 year

• Up to 2 years

• Up to 5 years

How did Cubans react to the change in travel policy? (Multi select)

• Excited to be able to travel like everyone else

• Scared that many Cubans would leave permanently

• Concerned that it was a trick

• Happy to be able to see family abroad

How long were the very strict travel restrictions in place?

• From 1914 (start of commercialized flights) to 2013

• From 1945 (end of WWII) to 2013

• From 1959 (end of Cuban Revolution) to 2013

• From 1962 (start of US trade embargo) to 2013

Are all Cubans free to travel?

• Yes, there are no more restrictions for anyone.

• No, there will still be restrictions for critical professionals, like doctors.

What is a "brain drain"?

• A medical condition affecting cognitive function

• When there is a political standstill

• When highly skilled people leave a country

• A method for improving memory and cognitive abilities