Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:598 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!bzs From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: ALL: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Western Samoa Message-ID: <940929125756_76702.1202_CHN44-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: bzs@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Thu, 29 Sep 1994 12:57:56 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 73 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Western Samoa ============================================================ Western Samoa - Consular Information Sheet September 28, 1994 Country Description: The Island country of Western Samoa has a stable parliamentary democracy with a developing economy. Tourist facilities are accessible by bus, taxi, and car and are within walking distance of access roads. Daily air and ferry service are available between Apia, on the island of Upolu, and the larger island of Savai'i. Entry Requirements: A passport and onward/return ticket are required. A visa is not required for a stay of up to 30 days. The Western Samoa Mission to the UN can be contacted for information concerning longer stays; address: 820 2nd Avenue, Suite 800, New York, NY 10017, telephone: (212)599-6196. Medical Facilities: Health care facilities in Western Samoa are adequate for routine medical treatment, but are limited in range and availability. A national hospital is located in Apia and district hospitals are available on Savai'i and Upolu. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental overseas medical insurance, including coverage for medical evacuation, has proven useful. The Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide payment for medical services outside the United States. Travelers to Western Samoa may wish to consider obtaining typhoid immunizations before arrival, because immunizations are not currently available to the public in Western Samoa. The international travelers hotline of the Centers for Disease Control at (404) 332-4559 has additional useful health information. Information on Crime: Crime in Western Samoa is low. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police, and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. 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: U.S. Citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Registration: Americans who register at the Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security within the area. Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Western Samoa is located in the John Williams Building, fifth floor, Beach Road, Apia. The Embassy is open to the public from 9:30 to 12:30 every morning and by appointment at other times. The Embassy can be reached from the U.S. c/o P.O. Box 3430 in Apia. The telephone number is (685) 21-631. No. 94-226 This replaces the consular information sheet dated July 9, 1993 and provides information on supplemental medical evacuation coverage. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories