Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Wally Doerge)
Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Palau
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1993 17:15:22 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Palau
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Palau - Consular Information Sheet
 July 9, 1993

Country Description: The Republic of Palau is a constitutional 
democracy administered by the United States as the Trust Territory 
of the Pacific Islands since July 18, 1947, pursuant to a 
trusteeship agreement approved by the United Nations.  It has a 
developing agrarian economy.  Tourist facilities are available only 
on a limited basis.

Entry Requirements:  Proof of U.S. citizenship and an onward/return 
ticket are required for stays of up to 30 days.  Extensions are 
available in Palau for a $50 fee.  Further specific information is 
available through the Office of the Palau Representative, 444 North 
Capitol Street, Suite 208, Washington, D.C. 20001, telephone (202) 
624-7793.

Medical Facilities:  Health facilities in the Republic of Palau are 
adequate for routine medical care, but limited in availability and 
quality.  Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment 
for health services.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid 
outside the United States.  Supplemental medical insurance which 
specifically covers overseas treatment has proved useful.  The 
international travelers hotline of the Centers for Disease Control 
at (404) 332-4559 has additional useful health information.

Information on Crime:  The crime rate in the Republic of Palau is 
low.  The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported 
immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or 
consulate.  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:  Travelers are subject to the laws and legal 
practices of the country in which they travel.  Penalties for 
possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and 
convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Other Penalties:  Firearms of any kind are strictly prohibited in 
Palau.  The penalty for possession of a firearm is up to fifteen 
years imprisonment.

Registration:  Americans who register at the U.S. Liaison office 
can obtain updated information on travel and security within the 
area.  

U.S. Liaison Office Locations:  The U.S. Liaison Office in the 
Republic of Palau is located c/o P.O. Box 6028 in Koror, telephone 
(680) 488-2920.

 No.93-187

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated November 13, 
1992, to include information on reporting the loss or theft of a 
U.S. passport.