Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
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Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
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Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1992 17:11:07 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - St. Kitts & Nevis
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St. Kitts & Nevis - Consular Information Sheet
 October 27, 1992

Embassy Location: The United States does not maintain an embassy in 
St. Kitts and Nevis.  American citizens requiring assistance can 
contact the U.S. Embassy in St. John's, Antigua; telephone (809) 
462-3505.

Country Description: St. Kitts and Nevis is a developing island 
nation.  Tourist facilities are widely available.

Entry Requirements: For stays of up to six months, U.S. citizens 
need proof of U.S. citizenship, photo identification, and a 
return/onward ticket.  For further information concerning entry 
requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy of St. Kitts and 
Nevis, 2100 M Street N.W., Suite 608, Washington, D.C. 20037, tel: 
(202) 833-3550 or the Permanent Mission to the United Nations, 414 
East 75th Street, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10021, tel: (212) 
535-1234.

Medical Facilities: Medical care is limited.  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 cases, supplementary medical insurance specifically covering 
overseas problems has proved to be useful.  For additional health 
information, travelers may contact the Centers for Disease Control's 
international travelers' hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information: Petty street crime occurs, but is unusual.  
Valuables left on beaches may be objects of theft.  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 the Caribbean" is also available from the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, D.C. 20402.

Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy in Antigua 
can obtain updated information on travel and security in the area.

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