Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Barbados
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1992 15:52:16 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Barbados
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Barbados - Consular Information Sheet
 October 27, 1992

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Barbados is located in 
Bridgetown in the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Building on 
Broad Street; telephone (809) 436-4950.  The Consular Section is 
located in the American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) Building, 
Cheapside; telephone (809) 431-0225.  This Embassy is also 
responsible for U.S. interests in Dominica, St. Lucia, and St. 
Vincent and the Grenadines.

Country Description:  Barbados has a moderately developed economy.  
Facilities for tourism are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  U.S. citizens may enter Barbados for up to 
three months without a passport, but must carry an original document 
proving U.S. citizenship, photo identification, and an onward/return 
ticket.  A passport is required for longer visits and other types of 
travel.  For further information concerning entry requirements for 
Barbados, travelers can contact the Embassy of Barbados at 2144 
Wyoming Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 939-9200 or 
the Consulate General in New York.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is generally good but may be 
limited in outlying areas.  Doctors and hospitals often expect 
immediate cash payment for health services.  In some cases, 
supplementary medical insurance specifically for use overseas may be 
useful.  For additional health information, contact the Centers for 
Disease Control's international travelers' hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Street crime, sometimes involving assault, 
occurs.  Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting 
personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the 
Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad".  It is available 
>from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing 
Office, Washington D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  Criminal penalties for possession, use, or dealing 
in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect 
lengthy jail sentences and heavy fines.

Tips for Travelers:  The Department of State's pamphlet "Tips for 
Travelers to the Caribbean" is available from the Superintendent of 
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Registration:  Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy can 
obtain updated information on travel and security.

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