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From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1992 15:57:54 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - British West Indies
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British West Indies - Consular Information Sheet
 October 27, 1992

Embassy Locations:  Several U.S. embassies in the Caribbean share 
responsibility for the islands of the British West Indies: 

Islands:                                U.S. Embasy to contact:

Anguilla                                St. Johns, Antigua      
(809) 462-3505

British Virgin Islands  St. Johns, Antigua      (809) 462-3505
       Anegada
       Jost van Dyke    (Please see the Department of States's
       Virgin Gorda             Consular Information  Sheet on the
       Tortola                  British Virgin Islands for these    
                                         islands.)
                                        

Cayman Islands                  Kingston, Jamaica       (809) 
929-4850/4959                                    (There is also a 
Consular Agency in 
                                        George Town,  Cayman 
Islands at 
                                        (809) 949-8440.)

Montserrat                      St. Johns, Antigua      (809) 
462-3516

Turks and Caicos                Nassau, Bahamas (809) 322-1181

Country Description:  These islands are British dependencies and 
are moderately developed.  Tourist facilities are widely available.

Entry Information:  For tourist stays of up to three months, U.S. 
citizens need proof of U.S. citizenship, photo identification, an 
onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds.  For further 
information concerning entry requirements for the islands of the 
British West Indies, travelers can contact the Embassy of the United 
Kingdom, 3100 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, 
tel: (202) 462-1340.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is generally good but may not 
meet U.S. standards.  Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate 
cash payment for health services.  U.S. medical insurance is not 
always valid outside the United States.  In some cases, 
supplementary medical insurance which includes specific overseas 
coverage is considered 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 on 
beaches are subject to theft.  Useful information on guarding 
valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad is 
provided in the pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad", which 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 fines.

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

Registration:  Americans who register in the consular section of 
the U.S. Embassies listed can obtain updated information on travel 
and security in the area.

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