Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Wally Doerge)
Subject: British Virgin Islands
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1993 17:53:26 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - British Virgin Islands
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British Virgin Islands - Consular Information Sheet
 May 27, 1993

Country Description:  The British Virgin Islands have a moderately 
developed economy.  Tourist facilities are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  For tourist stays of up to three months, U.S. 
citizens need proof of U.S. citizenship, photo identification, an 
onward/return ticket and sufficient funds.  For further information 
on entry requirements, U.S. citizens may contact the Embassy of the 
United Kingdom, 3100 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 
20008, tel (202) 462-1340, or the nearest British consulate in 
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York or San 
Francisco.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is generally good, but may be 
limited in more remote areas.  Adequate medical facilities are 
available nearby in Puerto Rico and in the U.S. Virgin Islands.  
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health 
services.  In some cases, supplementary medical insurance with 
specific overseas coverage has proved useful.  For additional health 
information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease Control's 
international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Petty street crime occurs.  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 may 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.  Criminal penalties for 
possession, use, and dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and 
convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Embassy Location/Registration:  There is no U.S. embassy or 
consulate in the British Virgin Islands (the islands of Anegada, 
Jost van Dyke, Tortola and Virgin Gorda).  For assistance, U.S. 
citizens may contact the U.S. Embassy in St. John's, Antigua, which 
is located on Queen Elizabeth Highway, St. John's; telephone (809) 
462-3505.  Americans who contact the Consular Section of the Embassy 
in Antigua can obtain updated information on travel and security 
within the area.

No. 93-127

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 27, 1992 
to add information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. 
passport.