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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - El Salvador
============================================================
El Salvador - Consular Information Sheet
August 17, 1995
Country Description: El Salvador has a developing economy. Its
tourism facilities are not fully developed. Credit cards are widely
accepted.
Entry Requirements: A U.S. passport and a one-entry tourist card
(the tourist card can be obtained for a fee from airlines serving El
Salvador) are required. Travelers who plan to remain in El Salvador
more than 30 days, or who plan multiple visits, can apply for a
multiple-entry visa, issued gratis, from a Salvadoran consulate in
the U.S. Travelers may be asked to present evidence of U.S.
employment and adequate finances for their visit at the time of visa
application or upon arrival in El Salvador. For additional
information, travelers may contact the Embassy of El Salvador at
1010 16th Street NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, Tel. (202)
331-4032, or the nearest Consulate in Houston, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, New Orleans, Miami, New York, or Chicago.
Crime and Security Information: Violent as well as petty crimes
are prevalent throughout El Salvador. U.S. citizens are often
victims. Visitors should avoid carrying valuables in public places.
Armed assaults and car-jackings take place both in San Salvador,
the capital, and in the interior of the country, but are especially
frequent on roads outside the capital where police patrols are
infrequent. Criminals have been known to follow travelers from the
international airports to private residences where they carry out
assaults and robberies. Criminals often become violent quickly,
especially when victims fail to cooperate immediately in
surrendering valuables. Frequently, victims who argue with
assailants or refuse to give up their valuables are shot.
The Peace Accords signed in 1992 between the government of El
Salvador and the FMLN ended the war in El Salvador. Areas formerly
considered conflictive zones or zones of concentration for
demobilizing guerrillas are now open for travel. The U.S. Embassy,
however, warns its personnel to drive with their doors locked and
windows raised; to avoid travel after dark, and to avoid travel on
unpaved roads at all times because of random banditry, car-jackings,
criminal assaults and lack of police and road service facilities.
Most fatal accidents or robberies and assaults occur during the
evening or early morning hours. Travelers with conspicuous amounts
of luggage, late-model cars and foreign license plates are
particularly vulnerable even in the capital. Many Salvadorans are
armed and shootouts are not infrequent. Travelers, however, may not
carry guns, even for their own protection or for use on the road
from the United States, without first procuring from Salvadoran
officials a gun license. Failure to do so will result in detention
and confiscation of the traveler's firearm even if it is licensed in
the U.S.
The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported
immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or
consulate. Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting
personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the
Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad." This
publication and others, such as "Tips for Travelers to Central and
South America," are available from the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Medical Information: Medical care is limited. Doctors and
hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. In
some cases, medical insurance with specific overseas coverage may
prove to be useful.
Most hospitals accept credit cards for hospital charges, but not
for doctors' fees. For information on health conditions and
precautions, travelers may contact the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. Penalties in El Salvador for
possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and
convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Other Information: The Salvadoran constitution prohibits
foreigners from participating in domestic political activities,
including public demonstrations. The government of El Salvador
considers such involvement to be a violation of the participant's
tourist visa status.
Mine removal efforts have ended, but land mines and unexploded
ammunition in back country regions still pose a threat to
off-the-road tourists, backpackers and campers.
Aviation Oversight. In June 1995, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) assessed El Salvador's civil aviation authority
as in compliance with international aviation safety oversight
standards for El Salvador's carriers operating to and from the U.S.
The same level of safety oversight would typically be applied to
operations to other destinations. For further information,
travelers may contact the Department of Transportation at
1-800-322-7873.
Registration/Embassy Location: U.S. citizens are encouraged to
register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in San
Salvador, where they may obtain updated information on travel and
security in El Salvador and neighboring countries. The U.S. Embassy
in El Salvador is located at Final Boulevard Santa Elena,
Urbanizacion Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlan, San Salvador, El
Salvador; Telephone (503) 278-4444.
No. 95-94
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated January 27, 1995
to provide updated information on entry requirements, aviation
oversight, and mine removal efforts.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
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 - El Salvador
============================================================
El Salvador - Consular Information Sheet
August 17, 1995
Country Description: El Salvador has a developing economy. Its
tourism facilities are not fully developed. Credit cards are widely
accepted.
Entry Requirements: A U.S. passport and a one-entry tourist card
(the tourist card can be obtained for a fee from airlines serving El
Salvador) are required. Travelers who plan to remain in El Salvador
more than 30 days, or who plan multiple visits, can apply for a
multiple-entry visa, issued gratis, from a Salvadoran consulate in
the U.S. Travelers may be asked to present evidence of U.S.
employment and adequate finances for their visit at the time of visa
application or upon arrival in El Salvador. For additional
information, travelers may contact the Embassy of El Salvador at
1010 16th Street NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, Tel. (202)
331-4032, or the nearest Consulate in Houston, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, New Orleans, Miami, New York, or Chicago.
Crime and Security Information: Violent as well as petty crimes
are prevalent throughout El Salvador. U.S. citizens are often
victims. Visitors should avoid carrying valuables in public places.
Armed assaults and car-jackings take place both in San Salvador,
the capital, and in the interior of the country, but are especially
frequent on roads outside the capital where police patrols are
infrequent. Criminals have been known to follow travelers from the
international airports to private residences where they carry out
assaults and robberies. Criminals often become violent quickly,
especially when victims fail to cooperate immediately in
surrendering valuables. Frequently, victims who argue with
assailants or refuse to give up their valuables are shot.
The Peace Accords signed in 1992 between the government of El
Salvador and the FMLN ended the war in El Salvador. Areas formerly
considered conflictive zones or zones of concentration for
demobilizing guerrillas are now open for travel. The U.S. Embassy,
however, warns its personnel to drive with their doors locked and
windows raised; to avoid travel after dark, and to avoid travel on
unpaved roads at all times because of random banditry, car-jackings,
criminal assaults and lack of police and road service facilities.
Most fatal accidents or robberies and assaults occur during the
evening or early morning hours. Travelers with conspicuous amounts
of luggage, late-model cars and foreign license plates are
particularly vulnerable even in the capital. Many Salvadorans are
armed and shootouts are not infrequent. Travelers, however, may not
carry guns, even for their own protection or for use on the road
from the United States, without first procuring from Salvadoran
officials a gun license. Failure to do so will result in detention
and confiscation of the traveler's firearm even if it is licensed in
the U.S.
The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported
immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or
consulate. Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting
personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the
Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad." This
publication and others, such as "Tips for Travelers to Central and
South America," are available from the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Medical Information: Medical care is limited. Doctors and
hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. In
some cases, medical insurance with specific overseas coverage may
prove to be useful.
Most hospitals accept credit cards for hospital charges, but not
for doctors' fees. For information on health conditions and
precautions, travelers may contact the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. Penalties in El Salvador for
possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and
convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Other Information: The Salvadoran constitution prohibits
foreigners from participating in domestic political activities,
including public demonstrations. The government of El Salvador
considers such involvement to be a violation of the participant's
tourist visa status.
Mine removal efforts have ended, but land mines and unexploded
ammunition in back country regions still pose a threat to
off-the-road tourists, backpackers and campers.
Aviation Oversight. In June 1995, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) assessed El Salvador's civil aviation authority
as in compliance with international aviation safety oversight
standards for El Salvador's carriers operating to and from the U.S.
The same level of safety oversight would typically be applied to
operations to other destinations. For further information,
travelers may contact the Department of Transportation at
1-800-322-7873.
Registration/Embassy Location: U.S. citizens are encouraged to
register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in San
Salvador, where they may obtain updated information on travel and
security in El Salvador and neighboring countries. The U.S. Embassy
in El Salvador is located at Final Boulevard Santa Elena,
Urbanizacion Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlan, San Salvador, El
Salvador; Telephone (503) 278-4444.
No. 95-94
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated January 27, 1995
to provide updated information on entry requirements, aviation
oversight, and mine removal efforts.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
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
.