Barbados - Consular Information Sheet
September 28, 1993

Country Description:  Barbados has a moderately developed economy.  
Facilities for tourism are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  U.S. citizens may enter Barbados for up to three months 
without a passport, but must carry an original document proving U.S. 
citizenship, photo identification, and an onward/return ticket.  A passport 
is required for longer visits and other types of travel.  For further 
information concerning entry requirements for Barbados, travelers may 
contact the Embassy of Barbados at 2144 Wyoming Avenue N.W., Washington, 
D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 939-9200 or the Consulate General in New York.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is generally good but may be limited in 
outlying areas.  Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment 
for health services.  In some cases, supplementary medical insurance 
specifically for use overseas may be useful.  For additional health 
information, contact the Centers for Disease Control's international 
travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Crime Information:  Street crime, sometimes involving assault, occurs.  
Valuables left unattended on the beach 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  lost or stolen 
U.S. birth certificate and/or driver's license generally cannot be replaced 
outside of the United States.  Useful information on guarding valuables and 
protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the 
Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip 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, or 
dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect 
lengthy jail sentences and heavy fines.

Embassy Location/Registration: U.S. citizens may register at the Consular 
Section of the U.S. Embassy in Barbados.  The U.S. Embassy is located in 
Bridgetown in the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Building on Broad 
Street; telephone (809) 436-4950.  The Consular Section is located in the 
American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) Building, Cheapside; telephone (809) 
431-0225.  This Embassy is also responsible for U.S. interests in Dominica, 
St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the islands of the French 
West Indies including Martinique, Guadalupe and French St. Martin.  U.S. 
citizens may call the U.S. Embassy to obtain updated information on travel 
and security in Barbados.

No. 93-253

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 27, 1992 to include 
the French West Indies in the U.S. Embassy's area of responsibility.