Cuba says its residents wo n't need exit permit or invitation from another country . The new policy , which takes effect Monday , also does away with fees that can run to $ 200 . In a statement released by the Cuban government, President Raul Castro said he was "pleased and proud" of his country's decision "to open up for free travel between our two countries. " A story Friday in the state-run Granma newspaper criticized what it called the U.S. `` hostile policy toward Cuba '' that contributed to `` brain drain , '' claiming many Cuban doctors and other professionals had emigrated at their home nation 's expense . Limits aim `` to preserve the skilled workforce , '' which includes professionals and scientists .
Cuba says its residents wo n't need exit permit or invitation from another country . The new policy , which takes effect Monday , also does away with fees that can run to $ 200 . In a statement released by the Cuban government, President Raul Castro said he was "pleased and proud" of his country's decision "to open up for free travel between our two countries." Limits aim `` to preserve the skilled workforce , '' which includes professionals and scientists .