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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Grenada
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Grenada - Consular Information Sheet
 September 7, 1994

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.

Civil Aviation Oversight:  In June 1992, the U.S. Federal Aviation 
Administration assessed Grenada's civil aviation authority as in 
compliance with international aviation safety oversight standards 
for Organization of Eastern Caribbean States' carriers operating to 
and from the U.S.  However, during its assessment, the FAA noted 
that Organization of Eastern Caribbean States' operations to 
destinations other than the U.S. are not provided a similar level of 
safety oversight.  For further information, travelers may contact 
the Department of Transportation at 1-800-322-7873.

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. 94-199

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 20, 1994 by 
adding information on aviation oversight.