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Grenada - Consular Information Sheet
September 7, 1994
Country Description: Grenada is a developing island nation. Tourism
facilities vary, according to price and area.
Entry Requirements: Most U.S. citizens enter Grenada using their U.S.
passports. However, U.S. citizens born in the U.S. may also enter with a
birth certificate and photo identification. A visa is not required for a
stay of up to three months. There is an airport departure charge of U.S.
$14 (Eastern Caribbean $35 ) per person. For additional information
concerning entry requirements, the traveler may contact the Embassy of
Grenada, 1701 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, telephone
(202) 265-2561.
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 instances,
supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved
useful. For additional health information, travelers can contact the
Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-
4559.
Crime Information: Street crime occurs. Tourists have been victims of
armed robbery in isolated areas. Visitors may wish to consult with local
authorities, their hotels and/or the U.S. Embassy for current information.
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 lost or stolen 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 Grenada'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: U.S. citizens may register with the Consular
Section of the U.S. Embassy, located at Point Salines. The mailing address
is P.O. Box 54, St. George's, Grenada; telephone (809) 444-1173. U.S.
citizens may obtain from the U.S. Embassy updated information on travel and
security in Grenada.
No. 94-199
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 20, 1994 by adding
information on aviation oversight.