Bermuda Flag
Turkey
Insulting the State: It is illegal to show disrespect to the name or image of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic, or to insult the Turkish government, flag, or security forces. ... [Read More]
A Safe Trip Abroad
24-hours a day in several ways. Internet The most convenient source of information about travel and consular services is the Consular Affairs home page . The web site address is http://travel.state.gov. If you do not have access to the Internet at home, work or school, your local library may provide access to the Internet. [Read More]
United Kingdom Treaty
(2) The flag of the sending state and its consular flag may be flown at the consulate. A consular officer may also place the coat-of-arms or device and fly the flag of the sending state and its consular flag on the vehicles, marine vessels and aircraft which he employs in the exercise of his duties. On suitable occasions these flags may also be flown at the consular officer's residence. ... [Read More]
U.S.-EU Aviation Relations -- Charting the Course for Success
It is impossible, of course, to know with precision the factors that informed the decisions of the twenty-five EU Member States and their airlines. I do not wish to suggest that national authorities are mere mouthpieces for their flag carriers or that the Commission did not reach out to European industry when formulating positions. Nor do I wish to denigrate the commitment to competition of our European Open Skies partners and their airlines. At the same time, it serves no purpose to gloss over the tensions that so obviously exist within the European Union as we chart a course for the future. ... [Read More]
Congo-Kinshasa
Presidential and other official motorcades pose serious risks to drivers and pedestrians in Kinshasa. When hearing sirens or seeing security forces announcing the motorcade's approach, drivers should pull off the road as far as possible, and stop their vehicles. Visitors should not take pictures, nor use a cellular telephone, radio or any other communication device while the motorcade is passing. Vehicles should not attempt to move until the entire motorcade has passed by; the security forces will physically indicate when this has occurred. Failure to comply may result in arrest. Drivers should also stop their cars when passing a government installation during the raising and lowering of the Congolese flag. This ceremony occurs at roughly 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ... [Read More]
Thailand
Strong seasonal undercurrents at popular beach resorts pose a sometimes-fatal threat to surfers and swimmers. During the monsoon season from May through October, drowning is the leading cause of death for tourists visiting the resort island of Phuket. Some, but not all, beaches have warning flags to indicate the degree of risk (red flag: sea condition dangerous for swimming; yellow flag: sea condition rough, swim with caution; green flag: sea condition stable). In recent years, an American tourist died in a surfing accident in Phuket at a beach that was not marked, and in January 2004, an American drowned after underestimating the strength of the current off of Koh Samui. ... [Read More]
Travel Smart/Travel Safe Agent Info
Has your travel agency/service developed software for customer tracking? Why not add your clients'' passport expiration dates as flag items when booking international travel. This will enable you to send them renewal reminders before their passports expires, saving them (and you) time and money. ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean
May 1997 Foreword Since colonial times, the Caribbean has been a favorite place for American visitors. In the past 50 years, tourism to the area has increased greatly, and today millions of U.S. citizens visit the islands every year. The majority of these visitors have a safe trip. To help you have a similar experience, the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has prepared these tips for you. Consular Affairs provides services to Americans ... [Read More]
Country Files
Return to Guidance and Forms for U.S.-Flag Vessels Seeking Authorization to Conduct MSR in Foreign Waters. ... [Read More]
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