Bulgaria Calling Card
US Department Of State Post Report
You may bring calling cards or business cards or have these printed locally, both in Macedonian and English. Local cards are good quality and reasonably priced. Staff employees will find a small number of these cards useful, but not essential. Special InformationLast Updated: 5/31/2002 6:00 PM ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S. on Freedom of Belief to OSCE "Human Dimension" Review
The U.S. welcomes the decision by the Greek government to remove religious designations from the national identity card. We call on all OSCE nations which continue to include potentially discriminatory data on their national ID cards to take a similar step. ... We commend President Aliyev for his strong policy statement in late 1999 calling for full recognition of religious freedom in Azerbaijan and urge all levels of government to fully implement this policy. We look forward to seeing the outcome of the upcoming experts' conference in Baku, which we hope will bring the law on religion into line with Azerbaijan's stated policy. ... [Read More]
Cyprus (07/05)
On April 23, 2003, Mr. Denktash relaxed many restrictions on individuals crossing between the two communities, including abolishing all crossing fees. Since then, the relaxed crossing procedures have led to relatively unimpeded bicommunal contact for the first time since 1974. Since April 2003 there have been over 7,000,000 buffer zone crossings in both directions. Greek Cypriots are currently required to present identity documents at the checkpoints along the buffer zone, something many are reluctant to do. Greek Cypriots are permitted to drive their personal vehicles in the Turkish Cypriot community, provided they first obtain a policy from an insurance provider in the north. Turkish Cypriots are permitted to cross into the government-controlled area upon presentation of a Turkish Cypriot ID card. Turkish Cypriots must also obtain car insurance from an insurer in the south to drive their personal vehicles in the government-controlled area. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
International driver's licenses are useful for driving outside the country and can be obtained from AAA. Local third-party-liability insurance is mandatory under law in Serbia and Montenegro. International automobile travel insurance, which is called a green card, must be obtained not later than 1 month after your vehicle arrives at post. The green insurance card is valid for all European countries. There are different types of green card insurance depending on the length of time required. Comprehensive insurance is available, but can be very expensive. It is recommended that an insurance policy for collision be arranged with a company in the U.S. prior to arrival at post. ... [Read More]
International Adoptions
3. In the case of an adopted child, the adoption must be final. VII. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will a child who has met the requirements of the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 need to apply for a passport from the State Department or a Certificate of Citizenship from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security (BCIS) in order to become a citizen? [Read More]
Immigrant visas
authorized to perform the ministerial or priestly functions of a religious denomination having a bona fide organization within the United States and is stationed abroad pursuant to that calling; or ... After the applicant has informed the Embassy that he/she has collected all the listed documents, a date for the formal interview will be assigned, as soon as possible. The applicant must wait to be notified of this date, without calling nor writing to the Consular Section, except to report an address change or a change in the family status, such as a marriage, a birth, or the death of the petitioner. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Calling cards are widely used. Officers of third secretary rank and above, including the Defense and Air Attachés, should have a supply of calling cards. Normally, 200 cards a tour are sufficient, except for the Ambassador and the DCM, who should both have a minimum of 400. Officers below third secretary rank have no formal calling card requirements, but you may wish to bring some or obtain them at post. You may wish to bring a stock of high-quality blank note cards and envelopes. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
AERA, CLO, and the Marine Security Guard Detachment work together to organize holiday gatherings for the Embassy community and friends. The annual Marine Birthday Ball is one of the highlights of the fall season, followed by the International Women’s Club (IWC) Charity Bazaar in early December. Opportunities abound to devote time to charity. Many institutions for orphans and handicapped welcome volunteeres. There are two English-speaking international clubs for women, the above-mentioned IWC, and the Women’s Network, made up chiefly of working women in Sofia. Official Functions Nature of FunctionsLast Updated: 12/2/2003 11:36 AM In Sofia, there ... [Read More]
Bulgaria
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: Bulgaria is still largely a cash economy. Due to the potential for fraud and other criminal activity, credit cards should be used sparingly and with extreme caution. There have been reports of false ATM fronts on bona fide machines that capture cards and PINs for later criminal use, including unauthorized charges or withdrawals. In connection with such scams, travelers should be extremely wary of friendly bystanders near ATMs who offer assistance. Any time a card is not returned the traveler should immediately report the card as lost/stolen to the card-issuing company. ... [Read More]
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