Belarus Airport Hotel
US Department Of State Post Report
Air travel to and from Bishkek International Airport (Manas Airport) has improved. There are sometimes delays in winter because of severe weather. Aeroflot flies daily to Moscow. Alatyn Air operates regular service to Russia and Kyrgyzstan. Aba Joldoru flies to Russia, Tajikistan, Germany, India, UAE, Pakistan, Osh, and Jalalabad. There are also regular charter shopping flights to Germany, India, Thailand, Turkey, and UAE. Only two international air carriers fly to Bishkek -- British Air and Turkish Air. Many Embassy personnel choose to travel via the airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan on Lufthansa or KLM. ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to Russia
May 2001 General Information Travel and living conditions in Russia can contrast sharply with those in the United States. This brochure offers advice to help you avoid inconveniences and difficulties. The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy and consulates in Russia offer a wide range of services to U.S. citizens. U.S. consular officials meet regularly with local authorities to promote the safety of U.S. citizens in the country. ... [Read More]
2003
1111--11/05/03 Press Availability at Belgrade Airport; Marc Grossman, Under Secretary for Political Affairs; Belgrade Airport; Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro ... 1111--11/10/03 Press Conference with Assistant Secretaries Jones and Craner; A. Elizabeth Jones, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, Lorne Craner, Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; InterContinental Hotel; Tashkent, Uzbekistan ... [Read More]
Russia Federation
Travelers need no longer bring large amounts of hard currency unless they expect to travel in rural areas. ATM machines are plentiful in major cities. Travelers should follow all normal precautions about using ATMs. In particular, they should avoid “stand-alone” machines and opt for machines at banks or higher-class hotels and stores. Credit card acceptance, while not universal, is rapidly spreading in Moscow and to a lesser extent in other large cities. Travelers should check in advance whether a specific store, restaurant, or hotel accepts credit cards. Outside of major cities, commercial enterprises still operate largely on a cash basis and travelers should plan accordingly. ... [Read More]
November
1111--11/05/03 Press Availability at Belgrade Airport; Marc Grossman, Under Secretary for Political Affairs; Belgrade Airport; Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro ... 1111--11/10/03 Press Conference with Assistant Secretaries Jones and Craner; A. Elizabeth Jones, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, Lorne Craner, Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; InterContinental Hotel; Tashkent, Uzbekistan ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
HONG KONG, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport and onward/return transportation by sea/air required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. Confirmed hotel and flight reservations recommended during peak travel months. Departure tax 80 Hong Kong dollars (approx. $10.30) and airport security tax 33 HK dollars (approx. $4.29) paid at airport. Visa required for work or study. For other types of travel, consult the Visa Section of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (202/338-6688). Internet: www.china-embassy.org ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Virtually, all transactions are in cash, although most travel agencies, hotels, and a few restaurants will accept major credit cards (Master Card, Visa, and American Express). Personal checks will not be cashed or accepted for payment. With the exception of licensed organizations, such as top-end hotels, international transport systems and tour companies, it is illegal to accept payment in American dollars. Some open market merchants and most domestic help happily overlook this ruling, but Embassy officials are expected to comply with local laws. When traveling with U.S. currency, employees are advised to carry the newer U.S. bills in good condition, not torn or soiled. ... [Read More]
Belarus
Despite the conviction of four members of the SOBR (a special Ministry of the Interior SWAT team), whose activities led them to be popularly known as a "death squad," the cases from previous years regarding disappearances of several opposition leaders, including Dimitry Zavadsky, remain unresolved. On March 14, the regime convicted four SOBR members, Valery Ignatovich, Maksim Malik, Aleksei Guz, and Sergei Saushkin in the disappearance of Dmitri Zavadsky. In July 2000, Zavadsky, a cameraman for the Russian television network ORT and previous cameraman for President Lukashenko, disappeared at the Minsk Airport while waiting for ORT journalist Pavel Sheremet to arrive from Moscow. Zavadsky and Sheremet had been arrested in 1997 by regime authorities for crossing the border illegally while filming a documentary critical of the Lukashenko regime. ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
2004 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Belarus
The authorities cooperated with the UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations in assisting refugees. Since 1997, approximately 3,000 applications for refugee status were filed; of which 732 persons received refugee status. Of the 719 officially recognized refugees in the country, the most refugees were from Afghanistan, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Ethiopia. During the year, 23 individuals were granted asylum, while 33 asylum applications were rejected. The UNHCR operated a center in Vitebsk providing temporary accommodations for 30 persons. The UNHCR also opened a social rehabilitation center for forced migrants in Gomel, which was designed to accommodate up to 14 refugees at a time for 6 months. On March 18, the UNHCR provided funds to open a center to provide temporary accommodation for asylum seekers and illegal migrants at the Minsk National Airport. The center can house up to 12 individuals. Only two migrants applied for asylum at the airport in 2003, and two mo ... [Read More]
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