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St. Vincent & the Grenadines - Consular Information Sheet
September 7, 1994
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.
Civil Aviation Oversight: In June 1992, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration assessed St. Vincent and the Grenadine's civil aviation
authority as in compliance with international aviation safety oversight
standards for Organization of Eastern Caribbean States' carriers operating
to and from the U.S. However, during its assessment, the FAA noted that
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States' operations to destinations other
than the U.S. are not provided a similar level of safety oversight. For
further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation
at 1-800-322-7873.
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. 94-196
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 27, 1993, adding
information on aviation oversight.