Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Wally Doerge)
Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Grenada
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1993 16:55:21 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Grenada
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Grenada - Consular Information Sheet
 May 27, 1993

Country Description:  Grenada is a developing island nation.  
Tourism facilities vary, according to price and area.

Entry Requirements:  Most U.S. citizens enter Grenada using their 
U.S. passports.  However, U.S. citizens born in the U.S. may also 
enter with a birth certificate and photo identification.  A visa is 
not required for a stay of up to three months.  There is an airport 
departure charge of U.S. $14 (Eastern Caribbean $35 ) per person.  
For additional information concerning entry requirements, the 
traveler may contact the Embassy of Grenada, 1701 New Hampshire 
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, telephone (202) 265-2561.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is limited.  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 instances, supplemental medical insurance with 
specific overseas coverage has proved useful.  For additional health 
information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease Control's 
international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Street crime occurs.  Tourists have been 
victims of armed robbery in isolated areas.  Visitors may wish to 
consult with local authorities, their hotels and/or the U.S. Embassy 
for current information.  Valuables left unattended on beaches are 
subject to theft.

The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas should be reported to 
the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  A lost 
or stolen birth certificate and/or driver's license generally cannot 
be replaced outside of the United States.  U.S. citizens can refer 
to the Department of State's pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad," which 
provides useful information on guarding valuables and protecting 
personal security while traveling abroad.  Both this pamphlet and 
"Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean" are 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.  Criminal penalties for 
possession, use, and dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and 
convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and fines.

Embassy Location/Registration:  U.S. citizens may register with the 
Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy, located at Point Salines.  The 
mailing address is P.O. Box 54, St. George's, Grenada; telephone 
(809) 444-1173.  U.S. citizens may obtain from the U.S. Embassy 
updated information on travel and security in Grenada.

 No. 93-139

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 27, 1992 
to add information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. 
passport.