{"metadata":{"generated":{"timestamp":1393624894,"date":"2014-02-28 23:01:34"}},"data":{"country-iso":"GD","advisory-state":0,"has-advisory-warning":0,"has-regional-advisory":0,"has-content":1,"update-metadata":"","eng":{"name":"Grenada","url-slug":"grenada","friendly-date":"February 19, 2014 11:53 ","advisory-text":"Exercise normal security precautions","recent-updates":"A minor editorial change was made.","advisories":"
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The decision to travel is your responsibility. You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. The purpose of this Travel Advice is to provide up-to-date information to enable you to make well-informed decisions.<\/p>\n
Petty crime occurs and increases just before and during annual festivities, such as the Carnival in August. Ensure that your personal belongings, passports and other travel documents are secure at all times. Avoid unpatrolled beaches and unpopulated areas, especially after dark. Check with local authorities to determine which beaches are safe.<\/p>\n
Traffic drives on the left. Roadside assistance is not widely available. Most roads are narrow and winding. Look out for pedestrians as most roads do not have sidewalks. Road surfaces often deteriorate during periods of intense heat and during the hurricane season. Drive defensively at all times. Grenada has a seat belt law and drivers and passengers found without a seat belt are subject to a fine.<\/p>\n
Ferry services are available between Grenada and its sister islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Water taxis operate between tourist hotels on Grand Anse beach and the capital.<\/p>\n
Standard taxi fares exist for most destinations. Confirm fare before departing. A network of private minibuses operates at fixed fares throughout the island. Rental cars can be hired locally.<\/p>\n
Consult our Transportation Safety<\/a> page in order to verify if national airlines meet safety standards.<\/p>\n Dial 911 to reach the local police and 444 for ambulance services.<\/p>\n <\/p>","entry-exit":" It is the sole prerogative of each country or region to determine who is allowed to enter. Canadian consular officials cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet entry requirements. The following information on entry and exit requirements has been obtained from the Grenada authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to check for up-to-date information with the Consulate General of Grenada in Toronto, 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 605, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Y8, tel.: 416-595-1343, fax: 416-595-8278, email: tourism@grenadaconsulate.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Official (special and diplomatic) passport holders must consult the Official Travel<\/a> page, as they may be subject to different entry requirements.<\/p>\n Canadians must present valid photo identification proving citizenship to visit Grenada. However, airlines have the right to refuse boarding to any passenger if they are not satisfied with the validity of the travel documents presented, regardless of the country’s immigration entry rules. In order to avoid delays and other problems you should obtain a Canadian <\/span><\/span>passport<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span>before initiating international travel and carry it for all visits outside Canada.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n All Canadian citizens transiting the United States (U.S.) when travelling to and from Grenada by air must comply with entry requirements to the U.S. For more information, please see the Canada Border Services Agency<\/a>’s website.<\/p>\n Tourist visa: Not required You must also be in possession of a return or onward airline ticket to enter Grenada.<\/p>\n A departure tax is normally included in the cost of the airline ticket.<\/p>\n Children need special documentation to visit certain countries. Please consult our Children<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n Some countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination before allowing entry. Consult the World Health Organization’s country list<\/a> to obtain information on this country’s requirements.<\/p>","health":" You may be at risk for these vaccine-preventable diseases while travelling in this country. Talk to your travel health provider about which ones are right for you.<\/p> You may be at risk for these vaccine-preventable diseases while travelling in this country. Talk to your travel health provider about which ones are right for you.<\/p> \n\tHepatitis A<\/a> is a disease of the liver spread by contaminated food or water. All those travelling to regions with a risk of hepatitis A infection should get vaccinated.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tHepatitis B<\/a> is a disease of the liver spread through blood or other bodily fluids. Travellers who may be exposed (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment or occupational exposure) should get vaccinated.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tSeasonal influenza<\/a> occurs worldwide. The flu season usually runs from November to April in the northern hemisphere, between April and October in the southern hemisphere and year round in the tropics. Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus spread from person to person when they cough or sneeze or through personal contact with unwashed hands. Get the flu shot.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tMeasles occurs worldwide but is a common disease in developing countries, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia. Measles<\/a> is a highly contagious disease. Be sure your vaccination against measles is up-to-date regardless of the travel destination. \n\tTyphoid<\/a> is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among travellers going to rural areas, visiting friends and relatives, or with weakened immune systems. Travellers visiting regions with typhoid risk, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation should consider getting vaccinated.<\/p>\n<\/details> Yellow fever is a disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito.<\/p> Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.<\/p>Emergency services<\/h3>\n
Passport<\/h3>\n
Visa<\/h3>\n
Business visa: Not required
Student visa: Not required<\/p>\nDeparture tax<\/h3>\n
Children and travel<\/h3>\n
Yellow fever<\/h3>\n
Vaccines<\/summary>
Routine Vaccines<\/h3>
Vaccines to Consider<\/h3>
Hepatitis A<\/summary>
Hepatitis B<\/summary>
Influenza<\/summary>
Measles<\/summary>
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Yellow Fever Vaccination<\/h3>