File 033251
Email Chain About Cuba Trip Travel Documentation and Regulations (File 033251)
Email from Larry Visoski to Jeffrey regarding Cuba travel documentation and regulatory compliance, including certification forms required for aircraft and passengers following Trump administration policy changes in June 2017.
Summary
Larry Visoski forwards Cuba trip travel documentation and regulations from Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. to Jeffrey. The correspondence includes discussion of required certification forms (Cuba BIS Certification Form and passenger certification forms) and references changes to U.S.-Cuba relations announced by President Donald Trump on June 16, 2017, which would affect Cuba travel licensing and regulations within 30-90 days. The email outlines the documentation needed from passengers regarding purpose of travel and compliance with Department of Treasury requirements.
From: Larry VisoskiSent: 9/16/2017 7:57:47 PMTo: Je vacation [jeevacation@gmail.com]CC: Darren Indyke ; Rich KahnSubject: Cuba tripAttachments: CUBA TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION 11 JAN 2017.docx; Untitled attachment 482987.txtJeffreyI've contact universal ref Cuba trip:Attached is current form they are utilizing,.See note from UVAir below:Hello Larry,This year we have had quite a few successful Cuba trips with clients over the past year or so that Cubatravel has resumed. Attached are the rules and regulations that we currently operate under.Keep in mind on 16 Jun 2017, President Donald Trump has announced changes that are to come regardingCuban and us relations. This means the regulations are being rewritten to reflect these changes and areto be published 30-90 days from that date. We do not have advance notice on how the regulations will bewritten or exactly how it will affect our Cuba licensing but we are sure they will have some impact onusUntil further notice we are still utilizing the attached information. I will keep an eye out for updateson Cuba restrictions; however, we should start the process as we have in the past.We will need the following documents form you:1. In the attached document on page number 10 there is a "cubia BIS Certification Form" we will need thisfilled out by the PIC for the trip. This is a self-authorization form for the aircraft and should be kepton file after the trip in case the Department of Treasury asks for it in the future.2. We will also need the "Passenger certification" form for each passenger on board. They will need toadvise purpose of travel under section 1. If they do not fall under any of those then they will need aspecific license from the Department of Treasury.After we receive the above documents for the aircraft and passengers we can start arranging handing andlanding permits for the trip.Thank you,William McLendonSenior Mission AdvisorTrip Support ServicesUniversal weather and Aviation, IncHOUSE OVERSIGHT 033251