Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Dom. Rep.
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1992 16:05:00 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic - Consular Information Sheet
 October 27, 1992

Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic is 
located at the corner of Calle Cesar Nicolas Penson and Calle 
Leopoldo Navarro in Santo Domingo; telephone (809) 541-2171.  The 
Consular Section is a half mile away at the corner of Calle Cesar 
Nicolas Penson and Maximo Gomez.  There is a Consular Agency in 
Puerto Plata at Calle Beller 51, 2nd floor, Office 6; telephone 
(809) 586-4204; office hours Monday, Friday, 8:30 - 12:00 a.m., 
Thursday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Country Description: The Dominican Republic has a developing 
economy.  Tourist facilities vary, depending on price and area.

Entry Requirements: A passport or proof of U.S. citizenship and a 
tourist card or visa are required.  For further information 
concerning entry requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy of 
the Dominican Republic in Washington, D.C., 1715 22nd St. N.W., 
Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 332-6280 or the nearest Consulate 
General in Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, New Orleans, Boston, New 
York, Philadelphia, or San Juan.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is limited.  Malaria is prevalent 
in the rural, non-tourist areas near the Haitian border.  
Tuberculosis and typhoid are more common than in the U.S.  HIV poses 
a significant health risk and is prevalent in tourist areas.  
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 supplemental medical insurance with 
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 Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Abroad."  It 
is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government 
Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.

Currency Regulations:  No more than $5000 may be taken out of the 
country at the time of departure. American tourists have been 
arrested for even minor illegal currency transactions. 

Drug Penalties:  Criminal penalties for possession, use, and 
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 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. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and 
security in the country.

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