Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Guyana
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1992 14:03:12 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Guyana
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Guyana - Consular Information Sheet
 October 27, 1992

Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at 99-100 Young and 
Duke Streets, Kingston, Georgetown; telephone (592-02) 54900/9.

Country description: Guyana is a developing nation.  Adequate 
tourism facilities are limited, especially outside of Georgetown.

Entry Requirements: Passports and visas are required for U.S. 
citizens.  Single-entry tourist/business visas for a stay of up to 
three months are available for no charge; each visa requires three 
application forms and three photos.  Business visas require a letter 
>from one's company acknowledging responsibility for the traveler and 
stating the purpose of the trip.  For longer stays, multiple-entry 
visas and other information, travelers can consult the Embassy of 
Guyana at 2490 Tracy Place N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 
265-6900 or the consulate general in New York City.

Medical Facilities: Medical care is limited.  Dengue fever is a 
potential health hazard.  Malaria is endemic outside of Georgetown.  
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, the traveler can contact the Centers for Disease 
Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Crime information: Petty street crime occurs.  Some visitors have 
been subjected to thefts and muggings.  Useful information on 
guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling 
abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip 
Abroad".  It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. 
Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties: Criminal penalties for possession, use, and dealing 
in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect 
lengthy jail sentences and fines.

Tips for Travelers: The Department of State's pamphlet "Tips for 
Travelers to Central and South America" is available from the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, D.C. 20402.

Registration: Americans who register at the Consular Section of the 
U.S. Embassy may also obtain updated information on travel and 
security within the country.

 No. 92-075