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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Slovak Republic
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Slovak Republic - Consular Information Sheet
November 9, 1995
Country Description: The Slovak Republic is a moderately developed
European nation undergoing profound economic and political changes.
Tourist facilities are not as developed as those found in western
Europe and many of the goods and services taken for granted in other
European countries are not yet available.
Entry Requirements: Travelers to the Slovak Republic can obtain
entry information at the Embassy of the Slovak Republic at 2201
Wisconsin Avenue N.W., Suite 380, Washington, DC 20007, telephone
(202) 965-5160/1.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are available. However
only a limited number of doctors are English speakers. Doctors and
hospitals expect cash payment for health services unless the patient
can present an insurance number from the Slovak National Insurance
Company. 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 and Prevention's
international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: The Slovak Republic has a low rate of
violent crime. However, particularly in the summer, there has been
an increase in street crime such as pickpocketing in shopping
centers, in the vicinity of major hotels where foreigners stay, near
major tourist sites, and on night trains, especially
Prague-Bratislava-Budapest or Budapest-Warsaw. 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" is available
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402. It provides useful information on
safeguarding valuables and protecting personal security while
traveling abroad.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use
and dealing in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can
expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration and Embassy Location: U.S. citizens may register at
the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava and obtain
updated information on travel and security in the Slovak Republic.
The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava is located at Hviezdoslavovo Namestie
4, telephone (42-7) 330-861.
No. 95-142
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May, 11, 1994 to
update information on crime.
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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 - Slovak Republic
============================================================
Slovak Republic - Consular Information Sheet
November 9, 1995
Country Description: The Slovak Republic is a moderately developed
European nation undergoing profound economic and political changes.
Tourist facilities are not as developed as those found in western
Europe and many of the goods and services taken for granted in other
European countries are not yet available.
Entry Requirements: Travelers to the Slovak Republic can obtain
entry information at the Embassy of the Slovak Republic at 2201
Wisconsin Avenue N.W., Suite 380, Washington, DC 20007, telephone
(202) 965-5160/1.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are available. However
only a limited number of doctors are English speakers. Doctors and
hospitals expect cash payment for health services unless the patient
can present an insurance number from the Slovak National Insurance
Company. 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 and Prevention's
international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: The Slovak Republic has a low rate of
violent crime. However, particularly in the summer, there has been
an increase in street crime such as pickpocketing in shopping
centers, in the vicinity of major hotels where foreigners stay, near
major tourist sites, and on night trains, especially
Prague-Bratislava-Budapest or Budapest-Warsaw. 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" is available
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402. It provides useful information on
safeguarding valuables and protecting personal security while
traveling abroad.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use
and dealing in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can
expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration and Embassy Location: U.S. citizens may register at
the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava and obtain
updated information on travel and security in the Slovak Republic.
The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava is located at Hviezdoslavovo Namestie
4, telephone (42-7) 330-861.
No. 95-142
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May, 11, 1994 to
update information on crime.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
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
.