Plar Posted November 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2017 we have booked a cruise on sky for December 11th to Cuba. Apparently we need to fill out an affidavit before we sail, the form requires us to check a box stating reason to visit. We are taking an excursion thru the cruise line. Does anyone know which box to check? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted November 23, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Educational activities. Most use the people-to-people exemption. Box 2 if it is organized by the cruise line or another group, box 3 if you are on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plar Posted November 24, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 24, 2017 https://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/Norwegian_Cruise_Line_Travel_Affidavit_OFAC.pd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herdingdogmom Posted November 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Educational Exchange - People to People (515-565b) is what we checked in August. We went on NCL excursions. Has NCL updated their instructions since the new OFAC “rules” came out? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfplenore Posted November 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Educational Exchange - People to People (515-565b) is what we checked in August. We went on NCL excursions. Has NCL updated their instructions since the new OFAC “rules” came out? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I contacted NCL regarding our upcoming cruise to Cuba on 12/11. This is their response: All of our cruises to, and shore excursions in, Cuba are in full compliance with regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"), and the new guidelines set forth. We are delighted our guests will continue to have the opportunity to experience the wonderful culture and incredible history of Cuba along with the warmth and friendliness of the Cuban people through OFAC-compliant shore excursions that help promote people-to-people contact with the Cuban people, an opportunity that was restricted for over fifty years. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daka Posted November 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Notice from NCL We received a notice that the shore excursions must be made at least 3 days in advance of the sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonTheRadioGuy Posted November 26, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Once Raul kicks the bucket, we won't have to do this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvmywifecrzy Posted November 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Once Raul kicks the bucket, we won't have to do this stuff. Don’t count on that. It more likely the US gets kicked out again. The people are enjoying the US visitors too much Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plar Posted November 26, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Thank you for your information & comments :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonTheRadioGuy Posted November 27, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Don’t count on that. It more likely the US gets kicked out again. The people are enjoying the US visitors too much Sent from my iPhone using Forums Are there any Castros left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted November 27, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Also going 12/11 just did affidavit; marked 515.574 Support for Cuban people; should I change that to 515.565(b) Educational Exchange people to people? We have a private tour of Havana booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plar Posted November 27, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted November 27, 2017 We checked 515 565 (b) educational exchange people to people. Also we called NCL & prepaid for our visa’s. $75.00 per person. They will be provided when we check in at the port. I assume you can pay when you check in but I’m not 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPFfifty Posted November 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Come introduce yourself on the roll call for this cruise. See you onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfplenore Posted November 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 28, 2017 We checked 515 565 (b) educational exchange people to people. Also we called NCL & prepaid for our visa’s. $75.00 per person. They will be provided when we check in at the port. I assume you can pay when you check in but I’m not 100% sure. We were charged immediately. We booked through a TA; the visa shows up as a separate charge from the cruise fare. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPFfifty Posted November 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 28, 2017 We were charged immediately. We booked through a TA; the visa shows up as a separate charge from the cruise fare. Sent from my iPad using Forums My experience has been same as yours regarding visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven_&_Daniel Posted November 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I found the link to fill out and submit the Affidavit on the NCL website at https://ncl.secure.force.com/CubaTravelAffidavit We also called and paid NCL to process VISAs for us. They told to select Educational exchange – people to people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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