Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Namibia
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 20:28:51 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Namibia
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Namibia - Consular Information Sheet
 December 24, 1992

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located at 14 Lossen Street 
in the capital city of Windhoek.  The mailing address is Box 9890, 
Windhoek 9000, Namibia. The telephone number is (204) 221-675, or 
222-680.

Country Description:  Namibia is a southern African country with a 
moderately developed economy.  Facilities for tourism are available.

Entry Requirements:  A passport, onward/return ticket and proof of 
sufficient funds are required for entrance into Namibia.  A visa is  
required for tourist or business visits.  Travelers can obtain 
further information from the Embassy of Namibia at 1605 New 
Hampshire Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, telephone (202) 
386-0540.  As of this writing, the government of Namibia had not 
issued regulations regarding how travelers arriving in Namibia from 
countries not having Namibian representation will be able to obtain 
visas.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are relatively modern, 
especially in the city of Windhoek.  Doctors and hospitals often 
expect immediate cash payment for health care services.  U.S. 
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has 
proved to be useful.  Information on health matters can be obtained 
>from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers 
hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.

Information on Crime:  Some petty crime occurs.  Useful information 
on safeguarding valuables and protecting personal security while 
traveling abroad is provided in the pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad," 
available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government 
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in 
illegal drugs are strictly enforced.   Convicted offenders can 
expect jail sentences and fines.  

Tips for Travelers:  The Department of State publication "Tips for 
Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" is available from the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, D.C. 20402.  It contains general information on travel 
in the area.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in 
Windhoek can obtain updated information on travel and security in 
Namibia.

 No. 92-157


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