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From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com>
Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Finland
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Finland
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Finland - Consular Information Sheet
 December 6, 1995

Country Description:  Finland is a highly developed stable 
democracy with a modern economy.  Tourist facilities are widely 
available.

Entry Requirements:  For information concerning entry requirements 
for Finland, travelers can contact the Embassy of Finland at 3301 
Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel (202) 
298-5800, or the nearest Finnish consulate general in Los Angeles or 
New York.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are widely available.  The 
public hospital system will not honor foreign credit cards and/or U. 
S. insurance coverage.  However, private hospitals and clinics which 
accept major credit cards are widely available.  U.S. medical 
insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  Travelers 
have found that in some cases, a letter from their carrier 
describing supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas 
coverage has proven to be useful.  Further information on health 
matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention's international travelers hotline on (404)332-4559.

Crime Information:  Finland has a low crime rate.  The loss or 
theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to 
local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  The 
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful 
information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad.  
It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. 
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the 
country in which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use, 
or dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can 
expect jail sentences and fines.

Registration and Embassy Location:  Americans who register at the 
Consular Section of the U. S. Embassy may obtain updated information 
on travel and security in Finland.  The U.S. Embassy in Helsinki is 
located at Itainen Puistotie 14A; Telephone (358-0) 171931 or 
(358-0) 605414 after hours.

 No. 95-158

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 24, 1994, 
with amendment to the section on entry requirements.


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