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#CARD:Croatia:Travel\Consular Information
Croatia - Consular Information Sheet
April 29, 1993

Country Description:  Croatia is an independent nation, formerly a
constitutent republic of Yugoslavia.  Facilities for tourism are fully
developed although not always accessible in the unstable areas of the country.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required and U.S. citizens must have a
visa which can be obtained at a port of entry.  Additional information can
be obtained from the Embassy of Croatia at 236 Massachusetts Ave. N.E.,
Washington, D.C. 20002, telephone: [phone] or 543-5608.

Areas of Instability:  Localized shelling occurs in parts of Croatia
adjacent to the United Nations Protected Areas (UNPAs). This problem has
most recently affected the areas of Zadar, Sibenik, and Karlovac. There is
occasional shelling of areas of Croatia bordering Serbian held parts of
Bosnia-Herzegovina.  The situation in Zagreb and in most other areas of
Croatia, including the Istrian Peninsula, is calm.

Medical Facilities:  Health facilities in Croatia, although generally of
western caliber, are under severe strain.  Some medicines are in short
supply.  Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash payment for health
services.  U.S. medical coverage is not always valid outside the United
States.  Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental medical
insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.  Further
information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease
Control's international travelers hotline at [phone].

Crime Information:  Croatia has a relatively low crime rate.  Foreigners do
not appear to be singled out; however, displays of wealth increase chances
of becoming the victim of a pickpocket or mugger.  Such crimes often occur
in bus or railroad stations.  Violent crime is rare.

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.  The
Department of State's pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers
to Eastern Europe" are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Currency Information:  Most major credit cards (except VISA) and traveler's
checks are accepted in Croatia.

Terrorist Activities:  There have been isolated terrorist bombings in Zagreb
during the past year.  Reportedly, few such bombings have resulted in
personal injury.  In May 1992, an explosive device was detonated near the
U.S. Embassy causing minor damage to the building.  Authorities have not
ruled out the possibility that the U.S. facility was specifically targeted.
A small explosive device fell from beneath a passing car in front of the
U.S. Embassy in February 1993, but police do not believe the bomb was
intended for the Embassy.

Other Information:  The emergency police number is 92.  Response time is
generally good, though long waits may occur.  U.S. citizens in Croatia are
subject to its laws.  If stopped at a check point, travelers are expected to
be courteous and follow instructions.  Many areas within the UNPAs are under
the control of undisciplined militia groups with whom the U.S. Embassy has
little contact or influence.

Registration:  U.S. citizens can register at the U.S.  Embassy and receive
updated information on travel and security within Croatia.  However,
assistance to U.S. citizens is limited by the difficulty of gaining access
to UNPAs and zones where fighting is occurring.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Zagreb is located at Andrije Hebranga
2, tel. [phone].

No. 93-068

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 7, 1992 to update
the information on terrorism and areas of instability, and to add
information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.

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