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Bring at least 24 passport-sized pictures for identity cards, drivers licenses, and visas. The Administrative Section will obtain multiple-entry visas, residence permits (visa de sejour), identity cards, and drivers licenses after arrival. Obtain an international drivers license in advance. PetsLast Updated: 12/3/2003 2:21 PM ... [Read More]
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European car parts are available and reasonable but Japanese parts are expensive. American car parts are both expensive and difficult to find. It is best to ship some items for your car such as oil filters, air filters, spark plugs, replacement windshield wiper blades, and headlights. ... Bring a car or buy one locally for shopping and recreation in the many parks, tourist attractions and small towns. Rental cars are costly but can be booked through the travel agent prior to departure. Representatives include Hertz, Budget and Avis. ... [Read More]
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The Embassy has two boats with outboard motors available for rental. The Mussulo Peninsula has nice beaches off the main coast, just a short boat ride from the city. Several pristine and uncrowded beaches further south are accessible by road. Sport fishing is also popular, and the waters just off the coast have an abundant supply of many types of game fish. Anthropology and natural history museums are found downtown. There is a historic fort overlooking the bay. Other attractions outside of Luanda, but within the 20-km security limit, include the Slave Museum and the arts and crafts market. EntertainmentLast Updated: 11/14/2003 12:18 AM Entertainment in Luanda is limited. The CLO office has a small video and book library. The recreation trailer on the Miramar Compound has a combina ... [Read More]
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Foreign-made, foreign purchased cars may be shipped topost at U.S. Government expense, as well as cars purchased in the U.S. Secondhand vehiclesare often available from people selling their cars before departing Ouagadougou. However,prices are higher than in the U.S. and the used-car market is seasonal. High-duty costsrestrict resale of American-made vehicles, except to other Americans at post or to otherdiplomats. Generally, European cars are easier to sell. Consider purchasing afour-wheel-drive vehicle if you plan extensive travel outside of Ouagadougou. Dieselengines are more economical than gas. ... [Read More]
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If airport-to-hotel or hotel-to-airport service is needed, the Embassy travel agent can arrange for car/minibus pick-up and delivery for $20 one way. The American Embassy Recreation Association of Dar es Salaam (AERA) will provide after hours restaurant and shopping transportation services between 1600 and 2300 weeknights and from 0900 to 2000 on weekends and holidays at a nominal fee. Car rental may be an option if you are familiar with the roads and with driving on the left side of the road. However, car rental should not be attempted if you have no such experience! ... [Read More]
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Air Moldova, Tyrolean Airlines, TAROM, Moldavian Airlines and Turkish Air serve Chisinau. The following major cities are served at least 3 days per week: Athens, Bucharest, Budapest, Istanbul, larnaca, Moscow, Rome, Timisoara, and Vienna. Americans can buy tickets in Chisinau for cash or credit cards (though we recommend being very careful about credit card use in general, a number of Embassy employees have used credit cards at two local travel agencies without any reported problems.) ... [Read More]
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Resale values and demands for imported cars has been good, but is declining. Departing personnel have thus far not encountered problems selling their cars (except LHD), though they are no longer commanding top prices. Continuing trade liberalization of import rules is narrowing the price gap between locally-purchased and imported cars, even those imported duty-free. To avoid paying import duty & taxes on re-sale, cars purchased duty and tax free must have been registered in country for two or more years, and the owner must have been in the country for two years, or the car must be sold to another person with duty-free privileges. Consequently, personnel with 2-year assignments may find it difficult to sell their vehicles upon departure. (See “Customs and Duties” for the Embassy's policy on personally owned vehicles.) ... [Read More]
Portugal
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: Portuguese customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Portugal of such items as firearms, antiquities, medications, business equipment, sales samples and other items. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of Portugal in Washington, D.C. or one of the Portuguese consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements. Portugal's customs authorities encourage the use of an ATA (Admission Temporaire / Temporary Admission) carnet for the temporary admission of professional equipment, commercial samples, and/or goods for exhibitions and fair purposes. ATA Carnet Headquarters, located at the U.S Council for International Business, 1212 Avenue of The Americas, New York, NY 10036, issues and gu ... [Read More]
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Rental cars are available trough car rental agencies locally or at nearby U.S. military bases. The Embassy provides for the sale of duty-free gasoline to Embassy employees via a tax-free gas card, billed monthly. Gasoline quality is comparable to American grades. Lead-free gasoline is always available and diesel is on-sale at most gas stations in Luxembourg and neighboring countries. ... During 3 weeks in May, pilgrimages are made from all parts of the country to the Cathedral, culminating in a procession of the statue of “Our Lady of Luxembourg” through the city streets. The “Schueberfouer” comes to town at the end of August, following an almost unbroken tradition of over 450 years. This annual street fair has all the usual attractions loved by children: bumper cars, carousels, shooting ranges-plus many temporary restaurants and two dance halls. Social Activities Among AmericansLast Updated: 1/9/2005 10:38 AMLuxembourg is a small post and there is no American Embassy club. An American Chamber of Commerce, an American Business Association of Luxembourg, and an American Women's ... [Read More]
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