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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Cape Verde
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Cape Verde - Consular Information Sheet
February 17, 1995
Country Description: The Republic of Cape Verde consists of
several rugged volcanic islands off the west coast of Africa.
Tourist facilities are limited.
Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required. Evidence
of immunization against yellow fever (if arriving from an infected
area), is required. For further information concerning entry
requirements for Cape Verde, travelers may contact the Embassy of
the Republic of Cape Verde, 3415 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
Washington D.C. 20007, telephone (202) 965-6820, or the Consulate
General of Cape Verde in Boston.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Cape Verde are extremely
limited. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment
for health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always
valid outside the United States. The Medicare/Medicaid program does
not provide for payment of medical services outside the United
States. In some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas and medical evacuation coverage has proven useful. For
additional health information, travelers can contact the Centers for
Disease Control's international travelers hotline, telephone (404)
332-4559.
Information on Crime: Some petty thievery can be expected. The
loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported
immediately to the local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or
consulate.
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.
Embassy Location/Registration: U.S. citizens who register with the
Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy on Rua Abilio M. Macedo 81,
Praia, telephone (238) 61-56-16 or 17, may obtain updated
information on travel and security in Cape Verde. The Embassy's
mailing address is C.P. 201 and their fax number is (238) 61-13-55.
No. 95-028
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated dated October
18, 1993, to update information on medical facilities and the U.S.
Embassy's address.
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word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Cape Verde
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Cape Verde - Public Announcement
July 24, 1995
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
For Immediate Release
Cape Verde is experiencing an outbreak of cholera which has
affected all of its islands with the exception of the island of Sal,
where the international airport and major tourist hotels are
located. In an effort to combat the outbreak, Cape Verde
authorities have taken several measures including expansion of its
public information campaign to encourage better sanitation.
While in Cape Verde, travelers should use only bottled water and
beverages. Vegetables and shellfish should be well cooked and all
foods eaten while still hot. All fruits should be peeled in the
presence of the consumer. Additional health information can be
obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
For further information on travel to Cape Verde consult the
Department of State's Consular Information Sheet of February 17,
1995 and the Public Announcement of April 21, 1995 on the volcanic
eruption on the island of Fogo.
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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
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Cape Verde
============================================================
Cape Verde - Consular Information Sheet
February 17, 1995
Country Description: The Republic of Cape Verde consists of
several rugged volcanic islands off the west coast of Africa.
Tourist facilities are limited.
Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required. Evidence
of immunization against yellow fever (if arriving from an infected
area), is required. For further information concerning entry
requirements for Cape Verde, travelers may contact the Embassy of
the Republic of Cape Verde, 3415 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
Washington D.C. 20007, telephone (202) 965-6820, or the Consulate
General of Cape Verde in Boston.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Cape Verde are extremely
limited. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment
for health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always
valid outside the United States. The Medicare/Medicaid program does
not provide for payment of medical services outside the United
States. In some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas and medical evacuation coverage has proven useful. For
additional health information, travelers can contact the Centers for
Disease Control's international travelers hotline, telephone (404)
332-4559.
Information on Crime: Some petty thievery can be expected. The
loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported
immediately to the local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or
consulate.
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.
Embassy Location/Registration: U.S. citizens who register with the
Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy on Rua Abilio M. Macedo 81,
Praia, telephone (238) 61-56-16 or 17, may obtain updated
information on travel and security in Cape Verde. The Embassy's
mailing address is C.P. 201 and their fax number is (238) 61-13-55.
No. 95-028
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated dated October
18, 1993, to update information on medical facilities and the U.S.
Embassy's address.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
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
.