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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Switzerland and Liechtenstein
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- Switzerland and Liechtenstein - Consular Information Sheet
- June 30, 1995
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- Country Descriptions: Switzerland is a highly developed democracy
- with a modern economy. Liechtenstein is a stable,
- democratically-run constitutional monarchy with a modern economy.
- Tourist services are widely available.
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- Entry Requirements: For both Switzerland and Liechtenstein, a
- passport is required; a visa is not required for tourist or business
- stays up to three months. For further information on entry
- requirements for both countries, travelers may contact the Embassy
- of Switzerland at 2900 Cathedral Avenue N.W., Washington D.C. 20008,
- tel (202) 745-7900, or the nearest Swiss Consulate General in
- Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, or San Francisco.
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- Medical Facilities: Good medical care is widely available.
- 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
- proved to be useful. Information on specific health matters is
- available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's
- hotline for international travelers at (404) 332-4559.
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- Crime Information: Switzerland has a low rate of violent crime.
- However, pickpocketing and purse-snatching do occur during peak
- tourist periods (such as summer and Christmas) and when major
- conferences, shows, or exhibits are scheduled in major cities. Most
- crime is restricted to specific localities in major cities that are
- best avoided by the prudent traveler and residents, such as areas
- frequented by drug dealers and users, the general vicinity of train
- and bus stations, and some public parks. Liechtenstein has a low
- crime rate.
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- Travelers may wish to exercise caution on trains, especially on
- overnight trains to neighboring countries. Even locked sleeping
- compartments can be entered by thieves who steal from passengers
- while they sleep.
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- 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. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State's
- pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a more
- trouble-free journey. The pamphlet is available from the
- Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
- Washington D.C. 20402.
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- Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
- country in which they are traveling. In Switzerland and in
- Liechtenstein, the penalties for possession, use, and dealing in
- illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail
- sentences and fines.
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- Dual Nationality: U.S. citizens who are considered to also have
- Swiss citizenship may be subject to compulsory military service and
- other requirements while in Switzerland. Those who might be
- affected may inquire at a Swiss embassy or consulate regarding their
- status. In some instances, dual nationality may hamper U.S.
- government efforts to provide protection abroad.
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- Registration and Embassy and Consulate Locations: U.S. citizens
- who register in the Consular Section at the below locations may
- obtain updated information on travel and security in Switzerland.
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- The U.S. Embassy in Bern is located at Jubilaeumstrasse 93,
- telephone (41-31) 357-7011, fax (41-31) 357-7344.
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- The Consulate General in Zurich is located at Zollikerstrasse 141,
- telephone (41-1) 422-2733, fax (41-1) 383-9814.
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- Limited consular services for U.S. citizens are offered by a
- part-time consular agency in Geneva located at the America Center of
- Geneva, World Trade Center II, Geneva Airport, Route de Pre-Bois 29,
- telephone (41-22) 798-1605 or 798-1615, fax (41-22) 798-1630.
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- There is no U.S. Embassy or consulate in Liechtenstein. For
- assistance and information on travel and security in Liechtenstein,
- U.S. citizens may contact or register at the U.S. Consulate General
- in Zurich at the address above.
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- No. 95-077
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- This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 10, 1994, to
- include information on Liechtenstein, note the change of fax number
- at the Embassy in Bern and the phone number at the Consulate General
- in Zurich, and provide the new address and telephone numbers for the
- consular agency in Geneva.
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