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#CARD:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:Travel\Consular Information
St. Vincent & the Grenadines - Consular Information Sheet
May 27, 1993
Country Description: St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a developing island
nation. Tourism facilities are available but in some instances are not
highly developed.
Entry Requirements: For stays of up to six months, U.S. citizens may enter
St. Vincent and the Grenadines without a passport, but must carry an
original document proving U.S. citizenship, photo identification, and a
return/onward ticket and/or proof of sufficient funds. For further
information concerning entry requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy
of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Suite
102, Washington, D.C. 20036, tel: (202) 462-7806 or the consulate in New York.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is limited. Doctors and hospitals often
expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance
is not always valid outside the United States. In some cases, supplementary
medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.
For additional health information, travelers can contact the Centers for
Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Petty street crime occurs. Objects have also been stolen
from yachts in the Grenadines. Valuables left unattended on beaches 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 birth certificate
and/or driver's license generally cannot be replaced outside of the United
States. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet, "A
Safe Trip Abroad," which provides useful information on guarding valuables
and protecting personal security while traveling 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, and
dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Embassy Location/Registration: The United States does not maintain an
embassy in St. Vincent and the Grenadines; American citizens requiring
assistance may contact the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados; telephone
(809) 436-4950; the Consular Section is located in the American Life
Insurance Company (ALICO) Building, Cheapside, Bridgetown; telephone (809)
431-0225. U.S. citizens may obtain from that embassy updated information on
travel and security in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
No. 93-153
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 27, 1992 to add
information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD