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#CARD:Belize:Travel\Consular Information
Belize - Consular Information Sheet
May 27, 1993
Country Description: Belize is a developing country. Its tourism
facilities vary in quality.
Entry Requirements: A passport, a return/onward ticket, and sufficient
funds are required for travel to Belize. U. S. citizens who stay less than
three months do not need visas. However, for visits exceeding one month,
travelers must obtain permits from immigration authorities in Belize. For
further information, travelers may contact the Embassy of Belize at 2535
Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel. (202) 332-9636, the
Belize Consulate in Miami, or the Belize Mission to the U.N. in New York.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is limited. Doctors and hospitals often
expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance
is not always valid outside the United States. In some cases, supplemental
medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved useful. For
additional health information, the traveler can contact the Centers for
Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Petty crime, including pickpocketing and muggings,
occurs. Visitors who walk alone on city streets, especially at night, or
travel alone to a remote tourist site, are particularly at risk. The loss
or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local
police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on
guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad
is provided in the Department of State pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad." This
publication, as well as others, such as "Tips for Travelers to Central and
South America," are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties in Belize for possession and
trafficking in drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Registration: Americans who register at the Consular Section of the U.S.
Embassy in Belize City may obtain updated information on travel and security
within Belize.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Belize is located at the intersection
of Gabourel Lane and Hutson Street in Belize City, telephone (501-2) 77-161.
No. 93-123
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 15, 1992 to add
information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD