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Getting Here<br />

Fresh local fruit<br />

Passport/Visas<br />

All visitors must have valid passports and<br />

proof of return or on-going travel plans,<br />

whether by sea or air. Entry is usually granted<br />

for 30 days and is renewable at the discretion<br />

of the Immigration Department.<br />

Visas are not required for most countries.<br />

However, the following countries do require<br />

a visa: Lebanon, Syria, Nigeria, Jordan, Iraq,<br />

Iran and the Dominican Republic. Port<br />

Elizabeth is the port of entry for customs<br />

clearance. Customs and Immigration are<br />

centrally located in the Revenue Office in<br />

Port Elizabeth, along with the Post Office. For<br />

opening times see page 8.<br />

Ports<br />

For those travelling by yacht the official port of<br />

entry is Port Elizabeth.<br />

Duty Free<br />

The following items are duty free but must<br />

be fully declared: wine or spirits not exceeding<br />

one quart in all; tobacco, not over half a<br />

pound; cigars, not more than 50, or cigarettes,<br />

not more than 200.<br />

Restricted items: drugs, arms, ammunition,<br />

spear guns, fresh fruit, vegetables and<br />

uncooked meat.<br />

Health Requirements<br />

No vaccinations are required unless in transit<br />

from, or having visited, an infected area<br />

within six days of arrival. Drinking tap water<br />

is perfectly safe, but bottled, purified and<br />

mineral water are also readily available.<br />

Travel Agencies<br />

Cigi Travel<br />

Tel: (784) 458 3795<br />

gtvl14@hotmail.com<br />

Going Places Travel<br />

Bayshore Mall<br />

Tel/Fax: (784) 458 3062<br />

stvincent@going-places.tv<br />

bequia@going-places.tv<br />

Grenadine Escape<br />

Tel: (784) 433 2488<br />

www.grenadine-escape.com<br />

info@grenadine-escape.com<br />

Grenadine Island Villas (Local flight agents)<br />

Front Street<br />

Tel: (784) 529 8046/455 0969<br />

Tel: (784) 457 3888 Harbour Office<br />

Tel: (784) 457 3739 Belmont Office<br />

www.grenadinevillas.com<br />

Just <strong>Bequia</strong><br />

Tel: 44(0) 1373 814244<br />

info@justbequia.co.uk<br />

www.grenadinevillas.com<br />

Immersion Excursions<br />

Tel: (504) 342 4929<br />

info@imexcursions.com<br />

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