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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - United Kingdom
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United Kingdom - Consular Information Sheet
April 5, 1995
Country Description: The United Kingdom is a highly developed
European nation with a modern economy. Tourist facilities
throughout the United Kingdom are highly developed.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Tourists are not
required to obtain a visa for stays up to six months. For further
information concerning entry requirements travelers can contact the
Consular Section of the Embassy of the United Kingdom and Northern
Ireland at 19 Observatory Circle, Washington, D.C. 20008, tel:
202-986-0205, or the nearest consulate in Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, New York, Cleveland,
Seattle, Houston, or Dallas.
Quarantine Requirements: The United Kingdom has particularly
rigorous quarantine restrictions on the importation of pets and
livestock. There is a six-month quarantine, for example, on
importation of dogs and cats.
Medical Facilities: Good medical care is widely available.
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health
care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States. In some cases, supplemental medical insurance
with specific overseas coverage has proved useful. Further
information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for
Disease Control's international travelers hotline on (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: The incidence of criminal activity in the
United Kingdom is generally low, though many major cities have areas
where caution should be exercised. Visitors generally lock vehicles
and guard their personal possessions. As in any developed country,
the United Kingdom has higher incidents of criminal activity in
urban areas than in the countryside. Incidents of violent crimes
such as murder, armed robbery, and rape are minimal. Firearms are
strictly controlled, making weapons-related offenses far less
frequent than in large U.S. metropolitan areas. Large cities in
England do have areas where the level of crime is significant.
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. Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting
personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the pamphlet
"A Safe Trip Abroad" which is available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
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.
Terrorist Activities: The United Kingdom is a stable, modern
democracy. Political demonstrations in the United Kingdom are
generally orderly and well policed. There is, however, a history of
terrorist violence related to the political situation in Northern
Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom. The ceasefire announced on
August 31, 1994 by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the October
1994 ceasefire announced by "Loyalist" paramilitaries have greatly
reduced the threat of violence, as both ceasefires have held.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the Consular Section
of the U.S. Embassy or at a U.S. Consulate can obtain updated
information on travel and security in the United Kingdom.
U.S. Embassy and Consulate Locations:
U.S. Embassy London: 24/31 Grosvenor Square, tel: (44-71) 499-9000.
U.S. Consulate: Edinburgh, Scotland: 3 Regent Terrace, tel:
(44-31) 556-8315,
U.S. Consulate: Belfast, Northern Ireland: Queen's House, 14 Queen
Street, tel: (44-232) 328239, fax: (44-232) 248482.
No. 95-095
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated March 15, 1994,
to include an update on the reduced threat of terrorist activity.
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