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University officials should be mindful of compliance regulations regarding countries, individuals, and organizations subject to economic sanctions or embargoes.
Restrictions on travel to Cuba from the United States for all American citizens and U.S. residents continue to change. Please review the information below when considering travel to Cuba.
On June 9, 2022, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) amended the regulations concerning categories of authorized travel to Cuba and imposed additional conditions on authorized travel. Information on these updates can be found on the ORS website.
If you are contemplating Cuba travel, please visit the for the most up to date guidance:
Anyone traveling on behalf of Penn, regardless of nationality or passport used, is subject to the OFAC regulations and may require a license from the U.S. government before engaging in certain activities in Iran or with Iranians.
Visit Iran Sanctions & Travel for the latest information from the Office of Export Control.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the US Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals. If your destination is under an OFAC sanction, additional documentation and licenses may be required in order to travel.
