What happens to the ESTA visa for the USA during a stay in Cuba?

The US State Department classified Cuba as a “State Sponsor of Terrorism” (SST) on January 12, 2021. This means that persons who have stayed in Cuba after that date are not entitled to travel to the USA under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with ESTA, but must apply for a visa. As a rule, this will be a B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourist) visa. Visas are also required for travelers who are dual nationals of a VWP country and Cuba.
We strongly advise all travelers not to make false statements in the ESTA application form. This applies to both new and existing ESTA authorizations. If an ESTA has been issued and it is later discovered that the traveler has been in Cuba on or after January 12, 2021 or has dual citizenship of a VWP country and Cuba, the ESTA will be revoked and entry will be denied. False information or concealment of previous trips to Cuba can lead to deportation and entry bans.
A travel visa is normally approved for 10 years and can even be used to travel between the USA and Cuba on direct flights without any worries. Passports are not stamped when entering Cuba.

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