home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
Wayzata World Factbook 1996
/
The World Factbook - 1996 Edition - Wayzata Technology (3079) (1996).iso
/
pc
/
text
/
tvltxt
/
antigua_.tvl
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
1995-12-13
|
4KB
|
83 lines
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Antigua & Barbuda
============================================================
Antigua & Barbuda - Consular Information Sheet
March 7, 1995
Country Description: Antigua and Barbuda is a developing island
nation. Tourism facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: For tourist stays of up to six months, U.S.
citizens need proof of U.S. citizenship as well as a return/onward
ticket and/or proof of sufficient funds. For further information
concerning entry requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy of
Antigua and Barbuda, Suite 4M, 3400 International Dr., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 362-5122.
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. Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proved to be useful. Information on health matters can
be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Antigua and Barbuda has experienced a recent
increase of violent, armed assaults against tourists. Petty street
crime also occurs and 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. 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 Antigua and Barbuda's civil aviation
authority as in compliance with international aviation safety
oversight standards for Antigua and Barbuda's carriers operating to
and from the U.S. However, during its assessment, the FAA noted
that Antigua and Barbuda's 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
United States Consular Agent, located at Hospital Hill, English
Harbour. The mailing address is c/o United States Consular Agent,
Hospital Hill, Nelson's Dockyard P.O., English Harbour, Antigua.
The telephone number is (809) 463-6531, fax (809) 460-1569. U.S.
citizens who contact the Consular Agent may obtain updated
information on travel and security in the area. U.S. citizens may
also contact the Consular Sectionof the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown,
Barbados, which is located in the American Life Insurance Company
(ALICO) Building, Cheapside, telephone (809) 431-0225, which has
consular jurisdiction for Antigua and Barbuda.
No. 95-035
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 23,
1994 to amend information on crime.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
.