Country Clearance granted for DHHS/FDA Neal

UNCLAS MADRID 002495 SIPDIS E.O.12958: N/A TAGS: TBIO OTRA US SP SUBJECT: Country Clearance granted for DHHS/FDA Neal and Frazier REF: SECSTATE 141702 1.Post welcomes and grants clearance to Reginald Neal and Douglas Frazier, Investigators, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research to travel to Barcelona, Spain July 12 - 21, 2004. ¶2. Embassy assistance is not required. 3.Visitors are reminded that bearers of diplomatic and official passports coming to Spain on official business need to obtain a Spanish visa prior to their arrival. 4.In general, Spain is safe. However, Madrid and other large cities in Spain attract a number of criminals and pickpockets and frequent incidents of crimes of opportunity against the unwary occur. Carry only essential items, including a photocopy of your passport. Visitors can protect themselves from crime by being street-smart, alert, and aware of their surroundings. In the event you are victimized by crime, or experience any other security-related incident, please contact the Embassy's Regional Security Office at (91) 587-2550. Additional information regarding safety and security in Spain is available on the U.S. Department of State's website (http://www.state.gov). 5.Travelers are encouraged to review the most recent Worldwide Caution issued by the Department of State. As the Department of State continues to develop information on any potential security threats to Americans overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel/state.gov. In addition to information on the Internet, U.S. travelers can hear recorded information by calling the Department of State in Washington, D.C. at 202-647-5225 from their touch-tone telephone, or receive information by automated telefax by dialing 202-647-3000 from their fax machine. ARGYROS