Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06ZAGREB64
2006-01-18 12:45:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Zagreb
Cable title:
COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ZAGREB ICASS TRAINING TEAM
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UNCLAS ZAGREB 000064
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AFIN AMGT OTRA ASEC KICA HR
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ZAGREB ICASS TRAINING TEAM
REF: STATE 6963
UNCLAS ZAGREB 000064
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AFIN AMGT OTRA ASEC KICA HR
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ZAGREB ICASS TRAINING TEAM
REF: STATE 6963
1. In response to reftel, Embassy Zagreb welcomes and grants
country clearance to the following Zagreb ICASS training team
members to visit Zagreb between January 28 - February 4,
2006, to provide post-wide ICASS training:
- Samuel Durrett
- Vandoster Tabb
- William Tusaie
No visa is required for carriers of American diplomatic,
official, or tourist passports.
2. Reservations have been made at the Regent Esplanade Hotel,
Mihanoviceva 1, tel. no. [385] (1) 456-6666, fax no. [385]
(1) 456-6050. The nightly rate is USD 133 (city tax included,
breakfast not included).
3. Reliable taxis are readily available at the airport. The
fare from the airport to the hotel will be approximately 200
Kunas (USD 35). Money can be changed in the main terminal of
the airport after exiting passport/customs control, where
there is also an ATM machine. Post will provide
transportation from hotel to Embassy and back every day for
the duration of the training.
4. The Control Officer for this visit is FMO/HRO Michelle
Wollam, who can be reached at [385] (1) 661-2279 or the cell
phone [385] (91) 661-2279. In addition, the Marine Guard at
Post One can be reached 24 hours/day at (385-1) 661-2400.
More information on the Embassy can be found on our website:
www.usembassy.hr.
5. MONEY: Credit cards are widely accepted in Zagreb. The
embassy cashier is open mornings, Monday through Friday, for
accommodation exchange (personal and/or traveler's checks are
accepted) for USG personnel only. ATM machines dispensing
local currency are ubiquitous and accept most US-bank ATM
cards (PLUS and CIRRUS). There is also an ATM machine
available in the Embassy building. The Croatian kuna is
currently trading at 6.06 to the dollar. Visitors may wish
to exchange a small amount of money upon arrival at the
airport or the hotel until [he, she] can go to the Embassy
and cash a check.
6. THREAT ASSESSMENT AND SECURITY GUIDANCE: Croatia has a
relatively low crime rate. Travelers should, however, take
normal precautions and exercise common sense, as they are
sometimes the targets of pickpockets, especially on public
transportation and in crowded markets. All personnel should
notify the RSO of any threats, security incidents, or
questions.
7. SECURITY CLEARANCE AND BUILDING ACCESS: Bring a photo ID
(e.g., passport) with you for entry into the Embassy.
Visitors who have State Department building passes may bring
those for entrance to mission facilities. Visitors desiring
unescorted access into Embassy buildings must ensure that
their headquarters provide the following information via
front-channel cable: name, date of birth, security clearance
level (if any) and arrival and departure dates.
8. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: RSO approves laptops to be used for
training purposes inside the Embassy.
9. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE: The Embassy health unit is
staffed full-time and can assist in emergency situations.
Travelers should bring with them a supply of any required
medications adequate for the duration of their stay. Many
newer medications are not available in Croatia. Recommended
immunizations for Croatia include typhoid and hepatitis A and
B. Travelers should be aware that the standard of health
care in Croatia decreases markedly outside of Zagreb.
10. TRAVEL WARNINGS: All travelers should be aware of the
Department of State's latest travel warnings and public
announcements, available on the Consular Affairs internet
website at http://travel.state.gov
FRANK
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AFIN AMGT OTRA ASEC KICA HR
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ZAGREB ICASS TRAINING TEAM
REF: STATE 6963
1. In response to reftel, Embassy Zagreb welcomes and grants
country clearance to the following Zagreb ICASS training team
members to visit Zagreb between January 28 - February 4,
2006, to provide post-wide ICASS training:
- Samuel Durrett
- Vandoster Tabb
- William Tusaie
No visa is required for carriers of American diplomatic,
official, or tourist passports.
2. Reservations have been made at the Regent Esplanade Hotel,
Mihanoviceva 1, tel. no. [385] (1) 456-6666, fax no. [385]
(1) 456-6050. The nightly rate is USD 133 (city tax included,
breakfast not included).
3. Reliable taxis are readily available at the airport. The
fare from the airport to the hotel will be approximately 200
Kunas (USD 35). Money can be changed in the main terminal of
the airport after exiting passport/customs control, where
there is also an ATM machine. Post will provide
transportation from hotel to Embassy and back every day for
the duration of the training.
4. The Control Officer for this visit is FMO/HRO Michelle
Wollam, who can be reached at [385] (1) 661-2279 or the cell
phone [385] (91) 661-2279. In addition, the Marine Guard at
Post One can be reached 24 hours/day at (385-1) 661-2400.
More information on the Embassy can be found on our website:
www.usembassy.hr.
5. MONEY: Credit cards are widely accepted in Zagreb. The
embassy cashier is open mornings, Monday through Friday, for
accommodation exchange (personal and/or traveler's checks are
accepted) for USG personnel only. ATM machines dispensing
local currency are ubiquitous and accept most US-bank ATM
cards (PLUS and CIRRUS). There is also an ATM machine
available in the Embassy building. The Croatian kuna is
currently trading at 6.06 to the dollar. Visitors may wish
to exchange a small amount of money upon arrival at the
airport or the hotel until [he, she] can go to the Embassy
and cash a check.
6. THREAT ASSESSMENT AND SECURITY GUIDANCE: Croatia has a
relatively low crime rate. Travelers should, however, take
normal precautions and exercise common sense, as they are
sometimes the targets of pickpockets, especially on public
transportation and in crowded markets. All personnel should
notify the RSO of any threats, security incidents, or
questions.
7. SECURITY CLEARANCE AND BUILDING ACCESS: Bring a photo ID
(e.g., passport) with you for entry into the Embassy.
Visitors who have State Department building passes may bring
those for entrance to mission facilities. Visitors desiring
unescorted access into Embassy buildings must ensure that
their headquarters provide the following information via
front-channel cable: name, date of birth, security clearance
level (if any) and arrival and departure dates.
8. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: RSO approves laptops to be used for
training purposes inside the Embassy.
9. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE: The Embassy health unit is
staffed full-time and can assist in emergency situations.
Travelers should bring with them a supply of any required
medications adequate for the duration of their stay. Many
newer medications are not available in Croatia. Recommended
immunizations for Croatia include typhoid and hepatitis A and
B. Travelers should be aware that the standard of health
care in Croatia decreases markedly outside of Zagreb.
10. TRAVEL WARNINGS: All travelers should be aware of the
Department of State's latest travel warnings and public
announcements, available on the Consular Affairs internet
website at http://travel.state.gov
FRANK