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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 17:31:12 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Trinidad & Tobago
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Trinidad & Tobago - Consular Information Sheet
 October 27, 1992

Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at 15 Queen's Park 
West in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad; telephone (809) 622-6371.

Country Description: Trinidad and Tobago is a developing nation 
comprised of two islands.  Tourist facilities are widely available.

Entry Requirements: A passport is required for travel to Trinidad 
and Tobago.  Visas are not required for tourist or business stays up 
to two months.  Work permits are required for certain types of 
compensated and non-compensated employment, including missionary 
work.  For further information concerning entry and customs 
requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy of Trinidad and 
Tobago at 1708 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, 
tel: (202) 467-6490 or the Consulate in New York City.

Medical Facilities: Medical care is sometimes 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 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.  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 severe and strictly enforced.  Many of the 
Americans convicted for drug offenses in Trinidad and Tobago were 
caught taking suitcases or packages containing drugs out of the 
country.  Even if the package or suitcase is being carried for 
someone else, the traveler is liable for its contents.  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 can obtain updated information on travel and security 
within the country.

 No. 92-089