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Lithuania - Consular Information Sheet
November 10, 1994

Country Description:  Lithuania is a country undergoing profound political
and economic change.  Tourist facilities continue to be developed.  Most
goods and services are now available in the major cities, but may not be
fully comparable to Western standards.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required, but U.S. citizens are not
required to obtain Lithuanian visas for most stays of 90 days or less.  U.S.
citizens may contact the Lithuanian Embassy at 2622 16th Street, Washington,
D.C. 20009, tel. [phone] for current information on visa
requirements.  Travelers who plan to enter Russia, even in transit, will
need a Russian visa.  Entry by train from Belarus requires a Belarussian
transit visa.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care in Lithuania is limited.  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 proven to be useful.
Significant outbreaks of diphtheria have occurred during the winter of
1993/94.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend up-to-date
diphtheria vaccinations.  Further information on health matters can be
obtained from the CDC's international travelers hotline, tel: [phone].

Crime Information:  Street crime, including purse snatchings and muggings,
can occur, especially at night near major tourist hotels and restaurants.
Auto theft and auto vandalism is common.  Robberies have occurred on trains,
in train stations, and in hotel rooms.  Police forces suffer from a lack of
manpower, resources and equipment.  Local police are not likely to speak
English, and it may be difficult to obtain police assistance.

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 personal security while traveling
abroad.  This publication is available from the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington  D.C. 20402.

Currency Regulations:  Lithuania is still primarily a cash economy, though
an increasing number of hotels, restaurants and other businesses now accept
major credit cards.

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
Lithuania.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania, is located at
Akmenu 6;
Telephone [phone].  After hours duty officer: (370-2) 227-240.

No. 94-266

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993 to add
information on diphtheria outbreaks and to update information on entry
requirements, crime, currency regulations and new embassy telephone numbers.