Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:694 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!bzs From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Antigua & Barbuda Message-ID: <950308151359_76702.1202_CHN72-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: bzs@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Wed, 8 Mar 1995 15:14:00 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 79 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Antigua & Barbuda ============================================================ Antigua & Barbuda - Consular Information Sheet March 7, 1995 Country Description: Antigua and Barbuda is a developing island nation. Tourism facilities are widely available. Entry Requirements: For tourist stays of up to six months, U.S. citizens need proof of U.S. citizenship as well as a return/onward ticket and/or proof of sufficient funds. For further information concerning entry requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, Suite 4M, 3400 International Dr., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 362-5122. Medical Facilities: Medical care is limited. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559. Crime Information: Antigua and Barbuda has experienced a recent increase of violent, armed assaults against tourists. Petty street crime also occurs and valuables left unattended on beaches are subject to theft. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas should be reported to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. A lost or stolen birth certificate and/or driver's license generally cannot be replaced outside of the United States. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" which provides useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad. Both this pamphlet and "Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean" are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402. Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use and trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and fines. Civil Aviation Oversight: In June 1992, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration assessed Antigua and Barbuda's civil aviation authority as in compliance with international aviation safety oversight standards for Antigua and Barbuda's carriers operating to and from the U.S. However, during its assessment, the FAA noted that Antigua and Barbuda's operations to destinations other than the U.S. are not provided a similar level of safety oversight. For further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation at 1-800-322-7873. Embassy Location/Registration: U.S. citizens may register with the United States Consular Agent, located at Hospital Hill, English Harbour. The mailing address is c/o United States Consular Agent, Hospital Hill, Nelson's Dockyard P.O., English Harbour, Antigua. The telephone number is (809) 463-6531, fax (809) 460-1569. U.S. citizens who contact the Consular Agent may obtain updated information on travel and security in the area. U.S. citizens may also contact the Consular Sectionof the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, which is located in the American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) Building, Cheapside, telephone (809) 431-0225, which has consular jurisdiction for Antigua and Barbuda. No. 95-035 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 23, 1994 to amend information on crime. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories