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Slovenia - Consular Information Sheet
October 24, 1994

Country Description:  Slovenia, independent from Yugoslavia since 1991, is a
moderately developed European nation which enjoys the highest per capita GNP
of the former Communist countries.  Essentially unaffected by the war in
Bosnia-Herzegovina, tourist facilities are available but may be limited,
especially in the more rural parts of the country.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is necessary but no visa is required for
stays of up to three months.  Persons staying longer than three months must
obtain residence permits from the Ministry of the Interior offices serving
the area where they reside.  Additional information may be obtained from the
Embassy of Slovenia at 1525 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036,
telephone:  [phone], fax:  [phone].  Information may also be
obtained at the Slovenian consulate in New York, telephone: [phone].

Medical Facilities:  Adequate medical care is readily available.  Doctors
and hospitals often expect immediate payment in cash for health services.
U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States; hence,
travelers have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage useful.  Information about English-speaking doctors is available at
the U.S. Embassy.  Further information on health matters can be obtained
from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline,
tel.: [phone].

Crime Information:  Crime in Slovenia is rare, but has increased since the
onset of civil unrest in neighboring countries.  As in any country,
travelers, especially those who appear affluent, can become targets of
pickpockets and purse snatchers, especially at railroad stations and airports.

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.  The
Department of State's pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" is available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.  It provides useful information on travel 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 trafficking in
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.

Registration:  U.S. citizens may register and obtain updated information on
travel and security within Slovenia at the U.S. Embassy.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana is located at Prazakova 4,
61000 Ljubljana, telephone [phone], fax [phone].

No. 94-250

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated September 8, 1993, to
update the country description, add the residence permit requirements and
update the address of Slovenian Embassy.