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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - St. Kitts & Nevis
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St. Kitts & Nevis - Consular Information Sheet
 September 7, 1994

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 in New 
York.

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 unattended on beaches are subject to theft.  The loss 
or theft of a U.S. passport overseas should be reported to the local 
police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  A birth 
certificate and/or driver's license generally cannot be replaced 
outside of the United States.  U.S. citizens can refer to the 
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" which provides 
useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal 
security while traveling abroad.  Both this pamphlet and "Tips for 
Travelers to the Caribbean" are 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.  Criminal penalties for 
possession, use, and dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and 
convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and fines.

Civil Aviation Oversight:  In June 1992, the U.S. Federal Aviation 
Administration assessed St. Kitts and Nevis' civil aviation 
authority as in compliance with international aviation safety 
oversight standards for Organization of Eastern Caribbean States' 
carriers operating to and from the U.S.  However, during its 
assessment, the FAA noted that Organization of Eastern Caribbean 
States' operations to destinations other than the U.S. are not 
provided a similar level of safety oversight.  For further 
information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation 
at 1-800-322-7873.

Embassy Location/Registration:  The United States does not maintain 
an embassy in St. Kitts and Nevis.  For assistance, U.S. citizens 
may contact the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, 
Barbados, which is located in the American Life Insurance Company 
(ALICO) Building, Cheapside, telephone (809) 431-0225.  U.S. 
citizens may obtain from the U.S. Embassy updated information on 
travel and security in St. Kitts and Nevis and the other islands for 
which the U.S. Embassy is responsible.

 No. 94-195

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 27, 1993 by 
adding information on aviation oversight and to reflect a change in 
the U.S. Embassy responsible for this jurisdiction.