Belize Travel Guide

Belize — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	Yes	No	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
British	Yes	No	Yes

Passport valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay required by all nationals referred to in chart above.

Passport Notes

All travelers are required to show evidence of sufficient funds (minimum £50 per day) and proof of return or onward ticket at the point of entry.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above and nationals of their overseas territories for stays of up to 30 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Single-entry: £60; Multiple-entry: £110. Handling fee of £5 for all applications.

Working Days Required

Most visas are issued the next working day. Some applications may require authorization from the Director of Immigration and the Nationality Service in Belize; this will take up to four weeks.

Travel Warnings

Most visits to Belize are trouble-free. However, travelers should be on their guard and exercise caution, as there have been occasional violent incidents against tourists.

The threat from terrorism is low, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Although uncommon, there have been incidents of violent crime and physical assaults, including armed robbery and rape, targeted at tourists. Armed criminal gangs from Guatemala have been known to operate in the past around densely forested areas of Belize and close to a number of tourist sites.

The hurricane season in Belize normally runs from June to November.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

There are seven government hospitals - one in Belmopan, one in Belize City and one in each of the other five main district towns, but, generally, medical facilities are limited and there is a shortage of doctors in rural areas. Medical services in rural areas are provided by rural health care centers, and mobile clinics operate in remote areas. Medical insurance is strongly advised. Most hospitals and doctors expect to be paid in cash, whether you have insurance or not.