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Armenia - Consular Information Sheet
September 23, 1993

Country Description:  Armenia is a nation undergoing profound political and
economic change.  Street demonstrations and other disturbances may occur
without warning.  In addition, a natural gas and transportation blockade is
causing severe food and medical shortages, frequent interruptions in
electrical power, and shortages of transportation fuel.  Internal travel,
especially by air, may be disrupted by fuel shortages and other problems.
Tourist facilities are not highly developed, and many of the goods and
services taken for granted in other countries are not yet available.

Entry Requirements:  A passport and a visa are required.  Without a visa,
travelers cannot register at hotels and may be required to leave the country
immediately via the route by which they entered.  U.S. citizens can contact
the Armenian Embassy at 122 C Street, Suite 360, Washington, D.C. 20001,
tel. [phone] for current information on visa requirements.

Areas of Instability:  Armed conflict is taking place in and around the
Armenian-populated area of Nagorno-Karabakh located in Azerbaijan and along
the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.  Fighting continues on a daily basis, and
front lines change frequently.  The U.S. government has prohibited all U.S.
officials from traveling overland between Georgia and Armenia due to the
activity of bandits.

Medical Information:  Medical care in Armenia is limited.  The U.S. Embassy
maintains a list of English speaking physicians in the area.  There is a
severe shortage of basic medical supplies, including disposable needles,
anesthetics, and antibiotics.  Elderly travelers and those with existing
health problems may be at risk due to inadequate medical facilities.
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health
services.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United
States.  Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental medical
insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.  Further
information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease
Control's international travelers' hotline, tel: [phone].

Crime Information:  Armenia has a low rate of violent crime, but common
street crime has increased especially at night.  The loss or theft abroad of
a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the
nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  The Department of State's pamphlet "A
Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful information on guarding valuables and
protecting personal security while traveling abroad.  Additional information
on the region can be found in the brochure "Tips for Travelers to Russia".
Both publications are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Currency Regulations:  Armenia is a cash only economy.  Traveler's checks
and credit cards are not accepted.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.

Registration:  Americans who register at the Consular Section of the U.S.
Embassy may obtain updated information on travel and security within Armenia.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia, is located at 18
General Bagramian Street, Telephone [phone].

No. 93-248

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993 to add
information on banditry along the border with Georgia and to note that U. S.
government employees are restricted from traveling overland between Armenia
and Georgia.