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- Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Thailand
- Date: 18 Nov 1992 12:47:34 -0600
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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Taiwan
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- Taiwan - Consular Information Sheet
- November 13, 1992
-
- Embassy Location: Unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan
- are conducted through the American Institute in Taiwan whose offices
- are authorized by law to perform American citizen services. For
- assistance, U.S. citizen travelers can contact the American
- Institute at #7 Lane 134, Hsin Yi Road Section 3 Taipei, Taiwan -
- telephone: (886-2) 709-2000. In case of emergencies after working
- hours, the duty officer can be contacted at 886-2-709-2013.
-
- Country Description: Taiwan is completing the transition toward
- democracy and has a strong and well-developed economy. Tourist
- facilities are widely available.
-
- Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. Visas for
- stays of up to two months are issued without charge. For specific
- visa information, travelers can contact the Coordination Council for
- North American Affairs (CCNAA), 4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.,
- Washington, D.C. 20016-2137 - telephone: (202) 895-1800. CCNAA also
- has several subordinate offices in other large U.S. cities.
-
- Medical Facilities: Health facilities in Taiwan are fully adequate
- for routine medical treatment. Doctors and hospitals may expect
- immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance
- is not always valid outside the united states. Supplemental medical
- insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved useful. The
- international travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease Control
- (404) 332-4559 has additional useful health information.
-
- Information on Crime: The overall crime rate on Taiwan is low.
- Residential burglaries and thefts are the predominant types of
- crimes which affect foreigners, but other more serious street crimes
- do occasionally occur. Some foreign businesses have also been the
- victims of criminal extortion attempts. Useful information on
- guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling
- abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip
- Abroad". It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
- Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
-
- Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
- illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect lengthy
- jail sentences and/or large fines.
-
- Registration: Americans who register at the American Institute in
- Taiwan can obtain updated information on travel and security within
- the country.
-
- No. 92-115
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