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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Finland
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Finland - Consular Information Sheet
December 6, 1995
Country Description: Finland is a highly developed stable
democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely
available.
Entry Requirements: For information concerning entry requirements
for Finland, travelers can contact the Embassy of Finland at 3301
Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel (202)
298-5800, or the nearest Finnish consulate general in Los Angeles or
New York.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are widely available. The
public hospital system will not honor foreign credit cards and/or U.
S. insurance coverage. However, private hospitals and clinics which
accept major credit cards are widely available. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers
have found that in some cases, a letter from their carrier
describing supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proven to be useful. Further information on health
matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention's international travelers hotline on (404)332-4559.
Crime Information: Finland has a low crime rate. The loss or
theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to
local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful
information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad.
It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use,
or dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can
expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration and Embassy Location: Americans who register at the
Consular Section of the U. S. Embassy may obtain updated information
on travel and security in Finland. The U.S. Embassy in Helsinki is
located at Itainen Puistotie 14A; Telephone (358-0) 171931 or
(358-0) 605414 after hours.
No. 95-158
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 24, 1994,
with amendment to the section on entry requirements.
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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 - Finland
============================================================
Finland - Consular Information Sheet
December 6, 1995
Country Description: Finland is a highly developed stable
democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely
available.
Entry Requirements: For information concerning entry requirements
for Finland, travelers can contact the Embassy of Finland at 3301
Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel (202)
298-5800, or the nearest Finnish consulate general in Los Angeles or
New York.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are widely available. The
public hospital system will not honor foreign credit cards and/or U.
S. insurance coverage. However, private hospitals and clinics which
accept major credit cards are widely available. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers
have found that in some cases, a letter from their carrier
describing supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proven to be useful. Further information on health
matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention's international travelers hotline on (404)332-4559.
Crime Information: Finland has a low crime rate. The loss or
theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to
local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful
information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad.
It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use,
or dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can
expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration and Embassy Location: Americans who register at the
Consular Section of the U. S. Embassy may obtain updated information
on travel and security in Finland. The U.S. Embassy in Helsinki is
located at Itainen Puistotie 14A; Telephone (358-0) 171931 or
(358-0) 605414 after hours.
No. 95-158
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 24, 1994,
with amendment to the section on entry requirements.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
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
.