FOR CUBA A US FLAGGED VESSEL WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING 

U.S. Government Permits & Licenses
1 Temporary Sojourn / Export Permit
◦ Issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
◦ Required for your vessel to legally leave U.S. territorial waters bound for Cuba US Coast Guard News
2 CG‑3300 Permission to Enter Cuban Waters
◦ A specific permit from the U.S. Coast Guard, per 33 CFR §107 Subpart B.
◦ Required before departure — your vessel may be prevented from even getting underway without it US Coast Guard News
3 OFAC License / Self‑Declaration
◦ Under Cuba Assets Control Regulations (31 CFR 515), you need either:
A general license (self‑declaration under a qualifying category), or
A specific license from OFAC — typically rare and restrictive

U.S. Re‑Entry Rules & Security Conditions
• Under a Port Security Advisory (PSA 1‑25) effective April 2, 2025, all vessels returning from Cuba must meet extra security measures
◦ Conduct a full onboard security search before departure from Cuba.
◦ Notify the U.S. Coast Guard (via email, phone, or VHF) 24 hours prior to re‑entry
◦ Atlantic Area USCG.
◦ Report all security measures taken to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) at your U.S. arrival location Atlantic Area USCG
◦ Be prepared for possible inspection or boarding by the Coast Guard upon return

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🧭 Cuban Clearance Procedures
• You must clear in upon arrival — obtain a Cuban cruising permit and despacho from Cuban authorities.
• Before departing Cuba, you must clear out with the Guarda Frontera, customs, and immigration — they’ll issue an exit despacho
• Give 24 hours’ notice to departure, if possible

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