Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:628 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!daemon From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Lithuania Message-ID: <941114140205_76702.1202_CHN38-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: daemon@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Mon, 14 Nov 1994 14:02:05 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 83 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Lithuania ============================================================ Lithuania - Consular Information Sheet November 10, 1994 Country Description: Lithuania is a country undergoing profound political and economic change. Tourist facilities continue to be developed. Most goods and services are now available in the major cities, but may not be fully comparable to Western standards. Entry Requirements: A passport is required, but U.S. citizens are not required to obtain Lithuanian visas for most stays of 90 days or less. U.S. citizens may contact the Lithuanian Embassy at 2622 16th Street, Washington, D.C. 20009, tel. (202) 234-5860 for current information on visa requirements. Travelers who plan to enter Russia, even in transit, will need a Russian visa. Entry by train >from Belarus requires a Belarussian transit visa. Medical Facilities: Medical care in Lithuania is limited. There is a severe shortage of basic medical supplies, including disposable needles, anesthetics, and antibiotics. Elderly travelers and those with existing health problems may be at risk due to inadequate medical facilities. 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 proven to be useful. Significant outbreaks of diphtheria have occurred during the winter of 1993/94. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend up-to-date diphtheria vaccinations. Further information on health matters can be obtained >from the CDC's international travelers hotline, tel: (404) 332-4559. Crime Information: Street crime, including purse snatchings and muggings, can occur, especially at night near major tourist hotels and restaurants. Auto theft and auto vandalism is common. Robberies have occurred on trains, in train stations, and in hotel rooms. Police forces suffer from a lack of manpower, resources and equipment. Local police are not likely to speak English, and it may be difficult to obtain police assistance. 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. The Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful information on guarding valuables and personal security while traveling abroad. This publication is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402. Currency Regulations: Lithuania is still primarily a cash economy, though an increasing number of hotels, restaurants and other businesses now accept major credit cards. Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Registration: Americans who register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy may obtain updated information on travel and security within Lithuania. Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania, is located at Akmenu 6; Telephone (370-6) 706-083. After hours duty officer: (370-2) 227-240. No. 94-266 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993 to add information on diphtheria outbreaks and to update information on entry requirements, crime, currency regulations and new embassy telephone numbers. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories