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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Germany
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Germany - Consular Information Sheet
 February 10, 1995

Country Description:  Germany is a stable democracy with a modern
economy.  Tourist facilities throughout Germany are highly developed
with the exception of some areas in eastern Germany.

Entry Requirements: A passport is required.  no tourist or business
visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.  For detailed
information concerning entry requirements for Germany, travelers may
contact the German Embassy at 4645 Reservoir Road N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20007, telephone [phone], or the German Consulates
General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles,
Miami, New York or Seattle.

Medical Facilities: Excellent medical care is widely available with
some facilities in eastern Germany more limited.  Doctors and
hospitals may expect immediate payment in cash 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 proven to be
useful.  Further information on health matters can be obtained from
the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at
[phone].

Crime Information: Germany has a low rate of violent crime.  Crimes
such as burglary, petty theft, and narcotics trafficking are
increasing but not dramatically.  Pickpocketing and purse snatching
occur in urban areas, particularly on public transportation and in
crowded department stores, train stations, and other areas
frequented by tourists.  Travelers should therefore take normal
precautions to safeguard their valuables, money, and credit cards.
Major cities have certain sections where crime rates are higher.
These areas are normally easily identifiable, and can be avoided.

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"
contains information on safeguarding valuables and promoting
personal security.  It can be obtained from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Extremist Activities: There are a small number of right- and
left-wing extremist groups active in Germany.  Right-wing groups
have staged violent but isolated demonstrations and attacks, the
majority of which have been directed against foreigners or ethnic
minorities.  Most such acts are perpetrated spontaneously, often by
persons under the influence of alcohol.  Extremists, often
displaying unpredictable behavior, should be avoided.  Although
Americans have not generally been targets, they could become
inadvertently involved in spontaneous demonstrations.

Terrorist Activities: Although Germany is a possible venue for
transnational terrorism, present activities of various terrorist
elements in Germany are not perceived to pose a direct threat to
Americans at this time.

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 in Germany are strict, and convicted
offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Registration: Americans may obtain updated information on travel
and security within Germany from the Consular Section of the U.S.
Embassy or any of the U.S. consulates.  The U.S. Embassy's toll-free
24-hour hotline in Germany on crime, security, and information on
demonstrations may be accessed by dialing 0130-826364.

Embassy and Consulate Locations:

U.S. Embassy Bonn: Deichmanns Aue 29; tel:[phone].
Embassy Office Berlin:  Neustaedtische Kirchstrasse 4-5; tel
(49-30) 238-5174;
Consular Section Berlin:  Clayallee 170; tel: [phone].

U.S. Consulates General are located at:

Dusseldorf: Kennedydamm 15-17, tel.: [phone];
Frankfurt: Siesmayerstrasse 21, tel:[phone];
Hamburg: Alsterufer 27/28, tel:[phone];
Munich: Koeniginstrasse 5, tel:[phone];
Stuttgart: Urbanstrasse 7, tel:[phone]O;
Leipzig: Wilhelm-Seyfferth-Strasse 4, tel:[phone].

The Consulates General in Dusseldorf, Stuttgart and Leipzig
currently offer only emergency services to U.S. citizens.

 No. 95-025

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 24,
1994, to add the Consulate General in Dusseldorf to the list of U.S.
posts in Germany, note changes in post telephone numbers, and make
minor amendments to the sections describing medical facilities,
extremist activities, and drug penalties.


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