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#CARD:Barbados:Travel\Consular Information
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.
#ENDCARD