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 17:18:55 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - St. Vincent & the Grenadines
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St. Vincent & the Grenadines - Consular InformationSheet
 October 27, 1992

Embassy Location:  The United States does not maintain an embassy 
in St. Vincent and the Grenadines; American citizens requiring 
assistance can contact the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados 
telephone (809) 436-4950; the Consular Section is located in the 
American Life Insurance Company (Alico) Building, Cheapside, 
Bridgetown; telephone (809) 431-0225.

Country Description:  St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a 
developing island nation.  Tourism facilities are available but in 
some instances are not highly developed.

Entry Requirements:  For stays up to six months, U.S. citizens may 
enter St. Vincent and the Grenadines without a passport, but in lieu 
of a passport must carry an original document proving U.S. 
citizenship, photo identification, and a return/onward ticket and/or 
proof of sufficient funds.  For further information concerning entry 
requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy of St. Vincent and 
the Grenadines, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Suite 102, 
Washington, D.C. 20036, tel: (202) 462-7806 or the Consulate in New 
York tel. (212) 687-4490.

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 with 
specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.  For additional 
health information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease 
Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Petty street crime occurs.  Objects have also 
been stolen from yachts in the Grenadine Islands.  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 in the Consular Section of 
the U.S. Embassy in Barbados can obtain updated information on 
travel and security within the area.

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