31 CFR § 515.560 - Travel-related transactions to, from, and within Cuba by persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction.

Date issued: Sep. 30 2026

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TURBOFAC Commentary (1108 words)

Notes:

[9-30-26 update – provision amended to implement changes expanding the prohibition at 515.209 to “direct or indirect financial transactions”, rather than just “direct” financial transactions].

1) 515.560(a), 515.560 in general:

This GL is the central reference point for transactions in connection with travel to Cuba done pursuant to the general licenses authorizing travel by persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction. As opposed to 515.572, this GL pertains to transactions by actual travelers themselves, not transactions by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. that are ancillary to the travel of others. However, this provision should be read in conjunction with 515.421 (Transactions ordinarily incident to a licensed transaction). Persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction may engage in transactions incident to the travel-related transactions detailed in 515.560(c). This is evident from Note 2 to...