Who can travel now

The new policy allows travel from the United States to Cuba for people who obtain licenses issued in a dozen categories, according to the White House:

1 Family visits, which President Obama had earlier expanded in 2009 under an executive order. “Family” is defined as an individual related to a person by blood, marriage or adoption who is no more than three generations removed from that person.

2 Official business of the US government or foreign government officials based in the United States.

3 Travel writers and other journalists.

4 Professional researchers or those attending professional conferences or meetings.

5 Educational activities, such as visits by US educators or student groups.

6 Religious activities, such as attending services or observing holy days.

7 Performers or athletes attending a wide variety of public events, including workshops, athletic and other competitions, and cultural exhibits.

8 Those offering “support for the Cuban people,” such as activities of recognized humanrights organizations.

9 Those visiting for humanitarian projects designed to help Cuban people.

10 Members of private foundations or research firms visiting for noncommercial, professional reasons.

11 Those involved in “the exportation, importation or transmission of information or information materials,” such as telecommunications workers.

12 Those dealing in “certain export transactions,” such as producers or distributors of medicine or medical devices.