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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - St. Vincent & the Grenadines
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St. Vincent & the Grenadines
 September 7, 1994

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 of up to six months, U.S. citizens 
may enter St. Vincent and the Grenadines without a passport, but 
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.

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 Grenadines.  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. Vincent and the Grenadine's 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. Vincent and the Grenadines; American citizens 
requiring assistance may 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.  U.S. citizens may obtain from 
that embassy updated information on travel and security in St. 
Vincent and the Grenadines.

 No. 94-196

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 27, 1993, 
adding information on aviation oversight.