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#CARD:Macedonia:Travel\Consular Information
Macedonia - Consular Information Sheet
April 29, 1993
Country Description: Macedonia is a developing nation which was formerly
one of the Yugoslav republics. Facilities for tourism are not fully
developed.
Entry Requirements: U.S. citizens need a passport and can obtain entry
permission at border points of entry. Macedonia does not have an Embassy or
consulate in the United States, but has an office at 1015 15th Street NW,
Suite 402, Washington, DC 20005, telephone (202) 682-0519, where further
information can be obtained.
Medical Facilities: Health facilities in Macedonia are limited. Medicines
are in short supply. Doctors and hospitals usually expect immediate cash
payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance 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 on (404) 332-
4559.
Crime Information: Theft and other petty crimes have been rising in
Macedonia, but are still low by U.S. standards. Emergency police assistance
can be obtained by dialing 92. Response time varies, but is generally
considered to be effective. 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.
Other Information: Westerners who travel to Macedonia can expect shortages
of fuel, and in some cases, long waits for processing at the border. To
date, the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina and tensions in parts of Serbia-
Montenegro have not otherwise strongly affected Macedonia.
U.S. citizens are reminded that they are subject to the laws of the country
in which they are traveling. The Department of State's pamphlets "A Safe
Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Eastern Europe," which are available
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington DC 20402, provide useful information on travel to the region and
protecting personal security while abroad.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade,
Serbia-Montenegro can obtain updated information on travel and security
within Macedonia.
Embassy Location: Macedonia has declared its independence from the former
Yugoslavia, but has not been recognized as an independent country by the
United States. U.S. citizens seeking assistance can contact the U.S.
Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria or Belgrade, Serbia-Montenegro. The U.S. Embassy
in Sofia is located at 1 Suborna (formerly 1 A. Stamboliski Boulevard), tel:
(359-2) 88-48-01/ to 05. The Consular Section of the Embassy is located at
1 Kapitan Andreev Street in Sofia; telephone (359-2) 65-94-59. The U.S.
Embassy in Belgrade is located at Kneza Milosa 50; telephone (381-11) 645-
655; it provides limited assistance to U.S. citizens because of conflict in
the general area and reduced Embassy staffing.
No. 93-090
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 7, 1992, to add
specific information on crime, to add information on reporting the loss or
theft abroad of a U.S. passport and to inform travelers to Macedonia that,
if needed, they can seek assistance from the U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria.
#ENDCARD