Belize Visa Information

Passport/Visa

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

Passport Note
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.

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

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 of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Warning
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.

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

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	No	1
Cholera	2	No
Typhoid and Polio	3	N/A
Malaria	4	N/A

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. Medical services in rural areas are provided by rural health care centers, and mobile clinics operate in remote areas. Medical insurance is strongly advised.

Note
1
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers coming from infected areas. Pregnant women and children under nine months should not normally be vaccinated.

2
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry into Belize. However, imported cases of cholera were reported in 1996 and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. Cholera has been found in Mopan and Roaring Creek rivers in the Congo district.

3
Typhoid fever is a risk and immunization is advised.

4
Malaria risk exists throughout the year, excluding Belize district and urban areas, predominantly in the benign vivax form. The risk is highest in the western and southern regions. A weekly dose of 300mg of chloroquine is the recommended prophylaxis.

Note:

Visitors applying for residency will require an AIDS test (foreign tests may not be acceptable).


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