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What are the
entry requirements to get into Belize?
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A valid passport,
good for at least six months past the departure
date is required along with proof of return for
everyone in your party. Citizens of the United
States, British Commonwealth Nations, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Italy,
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Spain,
Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay and Canada
do not require a visa. Citizens from other
countries should inquire about visa requirements
at their local Belizean Consulate or Embassy.
Immigration can grant a stay of up to 30 days.
Tourists can go to Belize City and apply for an
extension, and get their stay extended to six
months by paying a small fee.
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Do I need
shots? |
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Shots are not
required to enter the country. However, one
should consider having a gamma globulin for
Hepatitis A, Booster for Typhoid, as well as
Tetanus. On rare occasion Malaria has been found
in Belize and can be prevented or cured with the
appropriate prescribed treatment. Often
travelers on long visits choose to carry
mosquito repellant while in the jungle in lieu
of taking Chloroquine for a prolonged period.
For professional advise, consult your local
Health Department or family physician.
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What about
customs? |
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After getting off the
plane have your passport and travel documents
available to go through customs. The officer may
ask you to open your bag. Your personal items
are allowed in Belize. There is an import
allowance of 200 cigarettes or 1/2 pound of
tobacco goods, 20 ounces of alcohol and one
bottle of personal perfume.
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What airlines
serve Belize? |
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American Airlines: (800) 433-7300.
Continental Airlines: (800) 231-0856.
Delta Airlines: (800) 241-4141.
Grupo TACA: 011-501-227-7363.
US Airways: 011-501-225-3589.
Click here for more Travel
information
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How long does
a flight take to Belize from the U.S.? |
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Belize is less than
two hours from Miami, Florida, Houston, Texas or
New Orleans, Louisiana.
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May I fly my
own plane to Belize? |
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Yes, private aircraft
must enter Belize through Phillip S.W. Goldson
International Airport in Belize City. Permission
from the Chief Civil Aviation Officer 48 hours
prior to arrival must be obtained. Documents
will be inspected and a normal flight plan must
be filed. Landing and parking fees are also
charged.
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How about
driving to Belize by car? |
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Going through rough
roads will take three to six days from Texas.
Driving is on the right side of the street. Make
sure to bring your driver's license and vehicle
registration certificate. To cross the Mexican
border, you will need a Temporary Import Permit
for your car, which you can get from Belize
Customs Officials. Do not speed. In addition,
liability or third party insurance in required.
When you get to Belize, you will need a
temporary driving permit if you have a foreign
license. These permits are obtained from the
Chief Licensing Officer in Belize City. If you
have an international driving license you do not
have to get the temporary permit. Overnight
parking in a public place is not allowed.
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How can I
enter Belize by sea? |
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Boats must clear
Customs and enter at Belize City, Dangriga,
Punta Gorda, Big Creek or San Pedro, on
Ambergris Caye.
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What about
shipping something? |
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You may ship by air.
The airport is Phillip S.W. Goldson
International Airport, P.O. Box 367, Belize City
and is actually about ten miles from Belize
City. Phone: 011-501-225-2013/2014
The main seaport of entry into the country is
the Belize Port Authority, Belize City. Other
seaports of entry are Corozal Town, Dangriga,
Punta Gorda Town, San Pedro and Barranco. The
requirements of a boat are the boat's official
documentation, clearance from the last port of
call, three copies of the crew and passenger
manifesto, three copies of stores used or a list
of cargo on board (if there are not any, an
imballast manifesto).
Airlines that ship: Belize Air International,
Continental, American Airlines from Miami,
Dallas, Houston, Taca Airlines from Miami,
Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New
Orleans. Ocean Carriers that ship: NedLloyd from
Europe, Hyde from Miami, Harrison from Europe,
Hapag-Lloyd from Europe, Hamilton Brothers from
Tampa, Carol from the Caribbean and Europe,
Nexos Line from Tampa, Tropical Shipping Service
from New York, Houston and West Palm Beach.
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Is there duty
free shopping? |
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U.S. residents are
permitted a $400 per person (or $1,100 per
family) duty-free tax exemption upon returning
to the U.S., and can also bring back one quart
of alcohol and 200 cigarettes duty-free.
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Is there a
departure tax? |
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A tax of
US$32.50 is charged when leaving Belize (payable
in cash or travelers' check, credit cards are
not accepted for this tax). This tax is not for
those who have been in the country less than 24
hours. In addition, there is a US$.75 security
fee when entering Belize by plane and going on
to another in-Belize flight. There is a visa
charge of US$5.00 to enter Guatemala through the
western border. To leave Belize through this
western border, to see Tikal, for instance, the
charge is US$3.50 to depart. This charge is
subtracted from the US$32.50 departure tax when
finally departing the country at the Airport.
These taxes are subject to change.
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reliability of the products or services listed
above. We have made every attempt to keep the
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