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- Uruguay - Consular Information Sheet
- May 27, 1993
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- Country Description: Uruguay is a medium-income nation with a developing
- economy. The quality of facilities for tourism varies according to price
- and area.
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- Entry Requirements: A passport is required. U.S. citizens do not need a
- visa for a three-month stay. For current information concerning entry and
- customs requirements for Uruguay, travelers can contact the Uruguayan
- Embassy at 1918 F Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006, tel. (202) 331-1313
- or the nearest consulate in Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, New Orleans, or New
- York.
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- Medical Facilities: Facilities for medical care are 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 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.
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- Crime Information: Street crime including pickpocketing is on the increase.
- Persons carrying items of value in open display have been victimized by
- teenage muggers in the downtown area of Montevideo and near the old city and
- port. While criminals often have weapons at their disposal, to date,
- foreigners have remained relatively free from assault.
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- The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately
- to the local police and the U.S. Embassy. Useful information on guarding
- valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad is
- provided in the Department of State pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad." It is
- available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
- Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Also available from the same address is the
- Department of State's publication "Tips for Travelers to Central and South
- America."
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- Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
- which they are traveling. Penalties in Uruguay for possession, use and
- trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
- lengthy jail sentences and fines.
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- Embassy Registration/Location: Americans who register with the Consular
- Section of the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo at Lauro Muller 1776, telephone
- (598-2) 23-60-61, may obtain updated information on travel and security
- within Uruguay.
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- No. 93-156
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- 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.
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