Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:757 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!cutter From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO - Liechtenstein and Switzerland Message-ID: <950706150022_76702.1202_CHN72-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: cutter@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA Distribution: wstd Date: Thu, 6 Jul 1995 15:00:22 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 111 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Liechtenstein and Switzerland ============================================================ Liechtenstein and Switzerland - Consular Information Sheet June 30, 1995 Country Descriptions: Switzerland is a highly developed democracy with a modern economy. Liechtenstein is a stable, democratically-run constitutional monarchy with a modern economy. Tourist services are widely available. Entry Requirements: For both Switzerland and Liechtenstein, a passport is required; a visa is not required for tourist or business stays up to three months. For further information on entry requirements for both countries, travelers may contact the Embassy of Switzerland at 2900 Cathedral Avenue N.W., Washington D.C. 20008, tel (202) 745-7900, or the nearest Swiss Consulate General in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, or San Francisco. Medical Facilities: Good medical care is widely available. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment 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 proved to be useful. Information on specific health matters is available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's hotline for international travelers at (404) 332-4559. Crime Information: Switzerland has a low rate of violent crime. However, pickpocketing and purse-snatching do occur during peak tourist periods (such as summer and Christmas) and when major conferences, shows, or exhibits are scheduled in major cities. Most crime is restricted to specific localities in major cities that are best avoided by the prudent traveler and residents, such as areas frequented by drug dealers and users, the general vicinity of train and bus stations, and some public parks. Liechtenstein has a low crime rate. Travelers may wish to exercise caution on trains, especially on overnight trains to neighboring countries. Even locked sleeping compartments can be entered by thieves who steal from passengers while they sleep. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and 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. In Switzerland and in Liechtenstein, the penalties for possession, use, and dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Dual Nationality: U.S. citizens who are considered to also have Swiss citizenship may be subject to compulsory military service and other requirements while in Switzerland. Those who might be affected may inquire at a Swiss embassy or consulate regarding their status. In some instances, dual nationality may hamper U.S. government efforts to provide protection abroad. Registration and Embassy and Consulate Locations: U.S. citizens who register in the Consular Section at the below locations may obtain updated information on travel and security in Switzerland. The U.S. Embassy in Bern is located at Jubilaeumstrasse 93, telephone (41-31) 357-7011, fax (41-31) 357-7344. The U.S. Consulate General in Zurich is located at Zollikerstrasse 141, telephone (41-1) 422-2733, fax (41-1) 383-9814. Limited consular services for U.S. citizens are offered by a part-time Consular Agency in Geneva located at the America Center of Geneva, World Trade Center II, Geneva Airport, Route de Pre-Bois 29, telephone (41-22) 798-1605 or 798-1615, fax (41-22) 798-1630. There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in Liechtenstein. For assistance and information on travel and security in Liechtenstein, U.S. citizens may contact or register at the U.S. Consulate General in Zurich at the address above. No. 95-077a This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 10, 1994, to include information on Liechtenstein, note the change of fax number at the Embassy in Bern and the phone number at the U.S. Consulate General in Zurich, and provide the new address and telephone numbers for the Consular Agency in Geneva. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. 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