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  1. Belize Travel Advisory

    November 13, 2023. Belize - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. C. Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary: Violent crime - such as sexual assault, home invasions, armed robberies, and murder - are common even during daylight hours and in ...

  2. Belize International Travel Information

    Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.

  3. Belize Tourism Board Announces New Safe Travel Requirements

    Effective Feb. 15, 2022, all visitors are required to apply for Belize Travel Health Insurance - a mandatory insurance that helps protect travelers against incurred medical and non-medical expenses, if they test positive for COVID-19 during their stay in Belize. The cost of the policy is $18 USD and provides coverage for up to $50,000 USD in ...

  4. Travel advice and advisories for Belize

    Canada and Belize accede the Inter-American Convention on Serving Criminal Sentences abroad. This enables a Canadian imprisoned in Belize to request a transfer to a Canadian prison to complete a sentence. The transfer requires the agreement of both Canadian and Belizean authorities. This process can take a long time, and there is no guarantee that the transfer will be approved by either or ...

  5. Is Belize Safe To Visit In 2024? Your Guide To Belize Travel Safety

    The Canada Travel Advisories for Belize are quite similar to the US advisories. Belize in general has an Exercise a high degree of caution warning due to high levels of violent crime throughout the country. There is also a warning to Avoid non-essential travel to Southside Belize City, south of the Haulover Creek River, due to gang and drug-related violence, including murders and shootings.

  6. Travel Alert

    Belize. All travelers entering Belize through land and sea borders must take a Rapid Test for COVID-19, administered by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, at their own expense. No externally obtained COVID-19 PCR or Rapid Test will be accepted at these points of entry. Travelers exiting and returning to Belize the same day do not require testing unless exhibiting flu-like symptoms.

  7. Belize COVID-19 Update

    Vacationing in Belize is a life enriching experience and we want to ensure that visitors enjoy it immensely. Our intent is to also safeguard the well-being of all our visitors and the premise ensures that travelers are confident that they are covered and protected from unforeseen events related to their travel. This affordable plan of US$18 for a 21 day coverage, provides you not only with ...

  8. Belize is Open for Travel

    The ultimate Belize travel restrictions guide. A resource page by Belizing.com for questions and answers regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel to Belize. The Belize Airport is now open for International leisure travel as of October 1st, 2020. Find official press releases and information to help inform your Belize travel plans and existing bookings on Belizing.com or elsewhere.

  9. Belize rolls back in country COVID-19 restrictions but entry

    To enter Belize, all travelers must fill out the Customs and Immigration form and purchase Belize Travel Health Insurance. The policy can be purchased online and costs $18 USD for 21 days worth of coverage. The policy covers medical treatment as well as the cost of accommodation expenses to quarantine if you receive a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

  10. Belize travel advice

    Travelling to Belize. FCDO travel advice for Belize. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  11. Belize Travel Tips: 12 Things to Know Before You Visit Belize

    Otherwise, I felt perfectly safe while traveling in Belize by practicing the safety tips below. Best safety practices for travel to Belize include: Using common sense and always staying aware of your surroundings. Not wearing expensive jewelry or being flashy with electronics. Not openly carrying large sums of cash.

  12. Information for Travelers

    All U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. passport for the duration of their stay in Belize. No visas are required for citizens of the United States for tourist visits of up to 30 days, but they must have proof of their intent to depart Belize (such as onward or return air tickets) and proof of sufficient funds to maintain themselves in Belize. Visitors for purposes other than tourism, or who ...

  13. Belize Travel Advice & Safety

    For Consular Services please book your appointment by phone to (501) 223-1060 /223-3722 or by email to [email protected]. For Consular Emergencies please contact: Phone +1 613 996 8885. Email [email protected] & [email protected]. Or you can contact the Embassy of Canada to Guatemala, in Guatemala City.

  14. Belize

    All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6-11 months, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Dogs infected with rabies are sometimes found in Belize.

  15. Travel Safety

    With pristine white-sand beaches and sparkling aquamarine and sapphire waters, Belize is a playground for expatriates and snowbirds alike. 1,525,547 tourists have visited Belize as of 2018 (combining overnight and cruise travelers), and the number is only expected to increase. Because tourism is crucial to the economic well-being of this small tropical nation, accommodations, reputable drivers ...

  16. Belize Travel Requirements: Everything You Need To Know

    You need a passport to travel to Belize. You will receive an automatic 30 Day Visa upon entering Belize. You will need to renew this Visa if you plan to stay longer than 30 days. Plan your health needs before travel. Get routine shots, eat clean food, avoid bug bites and make sure you know where good medical care is found.

  17. Travel Advisories

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  18. 16 things to know before traveling to Belize

    Late-night grub is often meat-heavy street tacos, pupusas (a cornmeal cake stuffed with beans, cheese and fried pork), burritos, or a not-so-humble hotdog with bacon and caramelized onions. Any griddle on wheels will fill your stomach for BZ$10. 6. It's OK to drink tap water in Belize but filtered water is the norm.

  19. Complete guide to Belize

    Central America. With one foot in the Central American jungles and the other in the Caribbean Sea, pint-sized Belize is packed with islands, adventure and culture. Best Time to Visit. Best Places to Visit. 01 / Attractions.

  20. Nine Great Reasons For Not Visiting Belize

    Yes, many hotels have A/C, but not all—but even then, they keep it off during the day to save electricity, and will ask you to do the same. This can cause some pretty warm evenings until things cool off. The electricity can also be sketchy, so even if you have A/C, it might not be consistent. 9. No movie theaters.

  21. Do's and Don'ts when visiting Belize

    Do leave tips. Ok, so tips are not mandatory in Belize. However, since minimum wage in Belize is US$1.65, it is encouraged to give tips directly to the person who attends to you. When tips are left on the bill, it is often split between all the employees and the business, so the amount can be significantly small.

  22. Gaining relaxation, and insight, on a Belize vacation: Travel Weekly

    It's just hard sometimes to know how. Recently, when a group of friends wanted to go to the Caribbean coast of Belize, I decided that I had had enough of late winter in New York City and set out ...

  23. Questions about traveling in Belize : r/travel

    Hi-- a few questions for people with Belize travel experience. TLDR: Is Placencia worth it, am I trying to cram too much into the available time I have, and is it feasible to do these things without a car rental.... We have only 6 days in Belize including the flight in/flight out days, so not a ton of time. We want to go to San Ignacio and I ...

  24. Visit Belize

    The Don'ts of Visiting BelizeVisiting Belize and not sure what to expect? Well here are the best do's and don'ts of visiting Belize. From advice on scuba div...

  25. U.S. issues severe 'do not travel' warning for this Caribbean country

    The new warning, which was originally issued in 2019 when the U.S. began pulling personnel from Venezuela, was reissued on May 13. It comes. ahead of a July election. that the fate of the South ...