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Viewing cable 07BELGRADE539, COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RYAN C. LEONG

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07BELGRADE539 2007-04-23 09:42 2011-08-26 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Belgrade
VZCZCXYZ0003
RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHBW #0539 1130942
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 230942Z APR 07
FM AMEMBASSY BELGRADE
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 0684
UNCLAS BELGRADE 000539 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: OTRA ASEC CMGT SR
 
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RYAN C. LEONG 
 
REF: State 53075 
 
1.  Embassy Belgrade grants country clearance and 
warmly welcomes Ryan C. Leong, Political Officer, 
from April 22 to May 2, 2007 for consultations 
with Embassy officials. 
 
2.  The Embassy's offices are located at Kneza 
Milosa 50, Belgrade.  The Embassy's switchboard 
telephone number is 381-11-361-9344; the fax 
number is 381-11-361-8230.  Normal Embassy 
working hours are Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 
5:00 p.m.  The after hours (Post 1) telephone 
number is 381-11-306-4679. Reservations have been 
made for visitor on the night of 27 April - 2 May 
2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Begrade, Tel. 
381-11-301-1234.  Post understands that no 
further assistance is requested. 
 
3.  Credit cards are accepted at hotels, some 
restaurants and major supermarkets in Belgrade; 
however, for travel within Serbia outside 
Belgrade travelers should bring enough cash for 
expenses.  Accommodation exchange is available 
through the Embassy cashier with a copy of your 
travel orders.  There is a $1,000.00 per week 
limit.  Personal and travelers' checks are 
acceptable at the Embassy.  The Raiffeisen Bank 
ATM is available at the Embassy's Post One lobby. 
However, this machine does not accept Mastercard, 
American Express nor Diners Club cards. 
 
5.  American citizens do not need visas to enter 
Serbia for a stay up to 90 days.  Upon arrival in 
Belgrade, the Embassy will meet and assist you on 
arrival at the airport.  On departure, you should 
be aware that some US carrier connections via 
major hubs around Europe require an overnight in 
transit.  Personnel not staying in a hotel are 
required to register with local police within 24 
hours of arrival. 
 
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 
--------------------- 
 
6.  Travelers entering Serbia with more than 2000 
Euros in cash are required to declare all 
currency upon entry and obtain from customs 
officials a declaration form that must be 
presented at departure.  Failure to comply may 
result in the confiscation of all funds.  The 
U.S. Embassy has been contacted by many American 
citizens who have failed to comply with this 
requirement and consequently had thousands of 
dollars seized by the Government of Serbia.  It 
is advisable to contact the Embassy of Serbia in 
Washington for specific information regarding 
customs requirements. 
 
SECURITY 
-------- 
 
7.  Official U.S. presence has been continuous in 
Belgrade since October 2000 and personnel have 
experienced few untoward incidents.  The 
impression given by the general public is that 
there is support for the return of USG personnel. 
However, visitors should not take photos of 
buildings damaged or destroyed in the NATO 
bombing campaign.  Random street crimes, such as 
pick pocketing and car vandalism, are the most 
commonly reported incidents.  There are very 
serious information security concerns and strict 
security procedures are to be maintained 
regarding computer processing and sensitive 
discussions. 
 
POLT