AFHE Cuba Convening

Due to restrictions related to travel to Cuba, fellows may not invite partners, family or other guests to join them during this convening. As a U.S. based institution we must follow strict travel regulations and comply with rules outlined by the U.S. government and The George Washington University. We have received permission to bring participants to Cuba for educational purposes only, tourism is not permitted on this trip. This means we do not have the flexibility to approve travel for any guests.

Given the special circumstances and restrictions related to travel to Cuba, travel outside of program dates is not allowed.

If you have to cancel your trip for any reason, please let know Tamara Tur immediately. 

Please note, if you cancel your trip after stipends have been issued, you are responsible for paying the funds back to The George Washington University. International fellows will be asked to wire the funds back. U.S. fellows will need to transfer the funds back or mail a check payable to The George Washington University. We will reach out with further instructions, should this situation occur.

Flight changes after a ticket has been booked are not permitted. Please review our air travel policy.

Fellows who are eligible for the U.S. ESTA program (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) should be aware that: “With limited exceptions, a traveler who is found to have visited Cuba.. is not eligible for travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and must apply for a visa to travel to the United States.” If this applies to you, we’d advise you to consult with your trusted immigration counsel, and also notify us so that we can organize travel arrangements accordingly. You can read more about ESTA and Cuba policy here.

You can upload photos you take in Cuba here.