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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Germany
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Germany - Consular Information Sheet
 October 24, 1994

Country Description:  Germany is a stable democracy with a modern 
economy.  Tourist facilities throughout Germany are highly developed 
with the exception of some areas in eastern Germany.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required.  No tourist or 
business visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.  For detailed 
information concerning entry requirements for Germany, travelers may 
contact the German Embassy at 4645 Reservoir Road N.W., Washington, 
D.C. 20007, telephone (202) 298-4000, or the German Consulates 
General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, 
Miami, New York or Seattle.

Medical Facilities:  Good medical care is widely available with 
some facilities in eastern Germany more limited.  Doctors and 
hospitals may expect immediate payment in cash for health services.  
U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United 
States.  Travelers have found that, in some cases, 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's international travelers hotline at 
(404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Germany has a low rate of violent crime.  
Crimes such as burglary, petty theft, and narcotics trafficking are 
increasing but not dramatically.  Pickpocketing and purse snatching 
occur in urban areas, particularly on public transportation and in 
crowded department stores, train stations, and other areas 
frequented by tourists.  Travelers should therefore take normal 
precautions to safeguard their valuables, money, and credit cards.  
Major cities have certain sections where crime rates are higher.  
These areas are normally easily identifiable, and can be avoided.

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" 
contains information on safeguarding valuables and promoting 
personal security.  It can be obtained from the Superintendent of 
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Extremist Activities:  There are a small number of right- and 
left-wing extremist groups active in Germany.  Right-wing groups 
have staged violent but isolated demonstrations and attacks, the 
majority of which have been directed against foreigners.  Most such 
acts are perpetrated spontaneously, often by persons under the 
influence of alcohol.  Extremists, often displaying unpredictable 
behavior, should be avoided.  Although Americans have not generally 
been targets, they could become inadvertently involved in 
spontaneous demonstrations.

Terrorist Activities:  Although Germany is a possible venue for 
transnational terrorism, present activities of various terrorist 
elements in Germany are not perceived to pose a direct threat to 
Americans at this time.

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

Registration:  Americans may obtain updated information on travel 
and security within Germany from the Consular Section of the U.S. 
Embassy or any of the U.S. Consulates.  The U.S. Embassy's toll-free 
24-hour hotline in Germany on crime, security, and information on 
demonstrations may be accessed by dialing 0130-826364.

Embassy and Consulate Locations:

U.S. Embassy Bonn:  Deichmanns Aue 29; tel. (49) (228) 3391;

Embassy Office Berlin:  Neustaedtische Kirchstrasse 4-5; tel. (49) 
(30) 238-5174;

Consular Section Berlin:  Clayallee 170; tel. (49) (30) 819-7465 or 
819-7466.

U.S. Consulates General are located at:

Frankfurt:  Siesmayerstrasse 21, tel. (49) (69) 75350;

Hamburg:  Alsterufer 27/28, tel. (49) (40) 411710;

Munich:   Koeniginstrasse 5, tel. (49) (89) 2888-0;

Stuttgart:  Urbanstrasse 7, tel. (49) (711) 210080;

Leipzig:  Wilhelm Seyfferth Strasse 4, tel. (49) (341) 213-840.

The Consulates General in Stuttgart and Leipzig currently offer 
only emergency services to U.S. citizens.

 No. 94-246

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993, 
to amend the sections on terrorist activities and crime information 
and to add a section on extremist activities.


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