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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Gibraltar
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Gibraltar - Consular Information Sheet
 August 12, 1994

Country Description:  Gibraltar, a British dependent territory, is 
a peninsula connected to Spain and projecting into the eastern end 
of the strait of Gibraltar.  Tourist facilities are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required.  A visa is not 
required for tourist stays up to three months.  For further 
information concerning entry requirements for Gibraltar, travelers 
can contact the Embassy of the United Kingdom at 3100 Massachusetts 
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008; tel (202) 462-1340 or the 
nearest British Consulate General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, 
Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, or San Francisco.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is available.  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 proved to be useful.  Information on 
specific health matters is available through the Centers for Disease 
Control's hotline for international travelers at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Gibraltar has a low crime rate.  However, 
pickpocketing, theft of unattended baggage, and theft from vehicles 
can occur.  Popular tourist attractions such as museums, monuments, 
restaurants, hotels and transportation systems are often areas where 
criminals operate.

The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported 
immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or 
consulate.  U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State's 
pamphlet  "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a more 
trouble-free journey.  The pamphlet is 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.  Penalties for possession, use, 
and dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can 
expect jail sentences and fines.

U.S. Representation:  Gibraltar is a British dependent territory in 
which there is no U.S. embassy or consulate.  U.S. citizens can 
contact the U.S. Embassy in London, 24/31 Grosvenor Sq., tel: 
(44-71) 499-9000 for assistance.

 No. 94-160

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993, 
to reflect that Gibraltar is a British dependent territory and  
there are no other changes following a periodic review.