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British West Indies - Consular Information Sheet
September 7, 1994
Country Description: These islands are British dependencies and are
moderately developed. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Information: For tourist stays of up to three months, U.S. citizens
need proof of U.S. citizenship, photo identification, an onward/return
ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. For further information concerning
entry requirements for the islands of the British West Indies, travelers may
contact the Embassy of the United Kingdom, 3100 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 462-1340, or the nearest British
consulate in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York or San
Francisco.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is generally good, but may not meet U.S.
standards. 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 which
includes specific overseas coverage is considered 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. 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. Penalties for possession, use and trafficking 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 the civil aviation authority for Montserrat and
Anguilla 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: Several U.S. Embassies in the Caribbean
share responsibility for the islands of the British West Indies:
Island(s): U.S. Embassy to contact:
Anguilla Bridgetown, Barbados (809) 436-4950
British Virgin Is. Bridgetown, Barbados (809) 436-4950
Anegada
Jost van Dyke (Please see the Department of State's Consular
Tortola Information Sheet on the British Virgin
Virgin Gorda Islands for these islands.)
Cayman Islands Kingston, Jamaica (809) 929-4850
Montserrat Bridgetown, Barbados (809) 436-4950
Turks and Caicos Nassau, Bahamas (809) 322-1181 or
328-2206
U.S. citizens who register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassies
listed can also obtain updated information on travel and security in the area.
No. 94-200
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 27, 1993 by adding
information on aviation oversight, changing the U.S. Embassy responsible for
Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands and Montserrat, and deleting
information on a consular agent in the Cayman Islands.